| Model Number |
OMS-XB1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2024
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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 a laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair, when creating a pre-peritoneal space, the balloon did not inflate and had a leaked gas/air.The surgical time was extended by 30 minutes or more due to the product problem as a blunt dissection had to be performed.
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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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H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the balloon was broken at the distal end.The main valve seal and converter doors appeared intact.The insufflation bulb was received.The obturator was received.It was reported that the balloon did not inflate and had a leaked gas.The reported issue were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when contact is made with a sharp surgical instrument during clinical application.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: care must be exercised during insertion of the balloon as well as during the course of the procedure to avoid damaging the balloon with other instruments.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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