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OMS-XB2 |
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Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (tep) inguinal hernia repair, when inflating the balloon, the balloon physically broke.The surgeon removed the device and continued the procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the balloon had a hole on the seam.The obturator, main valve seal and converter doors appeared intact.It was reported that the balloon physically broke.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur during balloon insertion with obturator during positioning between desired tissue planes.Inflating balloon in a restricted cavity area of the body could result in a damaged or broken balloon condition or deformed inflation.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: once the extraperitoneal space is adequately dissected, deflate the dissection balloon by removing the endoscope or by removing the inflation bulb from the dissector.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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