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176647 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
05/17/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious 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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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic whipple's procedure, a few plastic pieces of the retractor disintegrated into the body cavity.The staff opened a new one to compare exactly what it was needed to retrieve from the body cavity of the patient.It was noted that it was not able to locate one particle but proceeded with the surgery, and the patient was under observation.To resolve the issue, another product of the same code was used for retrieving the fallen pieces into the body cavity.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the clevis fixture was broken on both sides of the device and the broken pieces were received in a sample jar.It was reported that a few plastic pieces of the retractor disintegrated into the body cavity.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur because of the instrument being forced beyond its indicated use due to applying excessive stress over the clevis.The plastic clevis was broken from the pin hole; which is consistent with the use of excessive force during the procedure, thus causing the unit clevis to break and the distal end of the handle to partially split open.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: device is contraindicated for certain application.Device is to be disposed of properly.Product sale and use is restricted to surgeons and qualified individuals.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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