| Model Number |
9734680 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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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 imaging system being used during a sacroiliac and thoracolumbar procedure.It was reported that while in surgery, the tip of a probe being used in a navlock, broke off inside of the patient.The tip of the probe was left in the patient.There was no delay in surgery.There was no impact on patient outcome.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No products were received by the manufacturer for analysis.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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