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| Model Number |
1882040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Vibration (1674)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/22/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: analysis found visually, the inner shaft was marginally bent/bowed in the mid-section of the shaft when returned.There was no damage to the distal tip and no loose components.Functionally, the inner assembly spun freely by hand with no binding.The blade fit securely into a handpiece, but while oscillating at 3000rpm wobbling was observed.A review of the global complaint data showed no other complaints about this lot number.In the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint (due to physical damage).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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It was reported that during pre-op, when the doctor installed the blade into the handpiece for testing, he found that the blade had obviously sway, wobble.The doctor tried to reconnect the blade but useless.Finally, the doctor changed a new blade to perform the surgery.There was no noticeable damage on the blade or its package.There was no patient involvement.One blade had issue out of five blades in the package.
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