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VLLS10GEN |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Energy Output Problem (1431); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
04/03/2024
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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 procedure, inability to complete sealing and bleeding were observed. the device constantly gave the warning that the sealing had been completed but sealing was not completed and the patient bled after cutting.The vessel was not fully transected using the first device, while vessel was fully transected on the second device.Bleeding observed directly from the seal.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant products: lf1937, jaw lap lf1937 ligasure maryland 37cm, (lot #40380210x) lf1923, jaw open lf1923 ligasure maryland 23cm, (lot #32350293x).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: a3a, b5, g3, h6 additional information received shows that there is no information to reasonably suggest that the device in this report may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or that the device in this report has malfunctioned.Therefore, this event does not meet the reporting requirements in 21 cfr 803.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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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during hemicolectomy, inability to complete sealing and bleeding are observed.The device constantly gave the warning that the sealing has been completed, but sealing was not completed and the patient bleeds after cutting.The vessel was not fully transected using the first device, while vessel was fully transected on the second device.Bleeding observed directly from the seal.No seal was completed.No blood transfusion required.Another device used successfully.
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