| Model Number |
173046 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Laceration(s) (1946); Liver Laceration(s) (1955)
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| Date of Event |
04/03/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic adrenalectomy procedure, the surgeon discovered rifts on the liver upon insertion due to the sharpness of the broken/cracked tube side, which had a 5 cm crack in the paddle.The incision was extended due to device issue.There was an anticipated tissue loss as a result of the event.To resolve the issue, the procedure was converted to an open one, and the surgeon decided to withdraw the paddle and address the rifts by suturing.
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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: b5, d9, g3.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 a laparoscopic adrenalectomy procedure, the surgeon discovered rifts on the liver upon insertion due to the sharpness of the broken/cracked tube side, which had a 5 cm crack in the paddle.The incision was extended due to device issue.There was an anticipated tissue loss as a result of the event.The procedure was prolonged/extended due to this device issue.To resolve the issue, the procedure was converted to an open one, and the surgeon decided to withdraw the paddle and address the rifts by suturing.
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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 inner shaft of the device was bent.It was reported that the instrument broke.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the device was leveraged and exposed to an improper or excessive force.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: the device is contraindicated for certain application and is to be disposed of properly.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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