| Model Number |
27779 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Disconnection (1171); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/08/2024
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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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Medtronic received information regarding an external drainage and monitoring system.It was reported that this case the device was being utilized as a lumbar drain as it can be with its dual purpose use.Cerebrospinal fluid (csf) began leaking randomly below the collection chamber.When the nursing staff noticed the leaking, they did touch the site and the tubing fell out without any kind of force.The device was replaced with another one.The patient's status at the time of the report was alive-no injury.
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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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