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According to the reporter, during procedure, the device stopped working, error tones heard or red lights observed.Another battery installed onto the handpiece.The dissector did not come into contact with any metal instruments.Another dissector was used with the same generator and battery and it worked fine.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that the dissector had a fractured waveguide.
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Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the dissector had a fractured waveguide and the waveguide was returned with the device.The troubleshooting found that the waveguide was excessively torqued to the side during use.It was reported that there was no activation during the procedure.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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: contact between the active blade and other metal objects (hemostats, clips, staples, retractors, etc.) may result in product damage, such as a broken blade.Pieces of a broken blade may fall into the surgical cavity causing unintended tissue damage.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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