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| Model Number |
ONB11STF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Tissue Breakdown (2681)
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| Date of Event |
04/16/2024
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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 cholecystectomy, when passing the surgical forceps, the seal came loose and fell into the cavity of the patient.The surgeon opened the trocar hole further and removed the seal with tweezers.It was also noted that the incision extended due to the product problem.Another trocar was used to resolve the issue.
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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: d9, e1, g3, h3, h6.H3 aluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the circular seal was cut, disengaged and pushed down into the duckbill seal.The obturator was received inserted into the cannula, prolonged insertion can cause the seals to become stretched.The obturator was removed and the duckbill seal was stretched out.The cannula, seal housing and stopcock appeared intact.It was reported that the seal disengaged and damaged.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.These issues 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: use special care when introducing or removing sharp-edged or sharp-angled endoscopic instruments to minimize the potential of inadve rtent damage to the seal.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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