| Model Number |
SMSBTOVLX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/23/2024
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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, in a laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (tep) repair, at start of procedure for dissection of space, the structural balloon did not inflate.Another device was used to complete the case.There was no patient 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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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.Functional testing found that the dissector balloon could not be inflated due to the cut in the circular seal.The seal acts as a barrier between the trocar and obturator and must have a tight and secure seal to inflate the balloon properly.The trocar balloon was inflated, no leaks detected.It was reported that the balloon would not inflate.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when care is not exercised 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: balloon products must be treated with care.Damage to balloons from instruments during the procedure may cause product failure.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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