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| Model Number |
SMSBTRNDX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/21/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant products: smsbtrndx, sm pro smsbtrndx access dissector system (lot#:p2l0110), smsbtrndx, sm pro smsbtrndx access dissector system (lot#:p2l0110), smsbtrndx, sm pro smsbtrndx access dissector system (lot#:p2l0110), smsbtrndx, sm pro smsbtrndx access dissector system (lot#:p2l0110) 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 inguinal hernia repair procedure, at the time of dissection, the dissection balloon leaked air and did not inflate.The issue occurred in five devices.A new device was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
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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 dissector balloon had a hole at the distal end on the side.The trocar balloon, insufflation bulb, inflation syringe and obturators were received.The ports appeared intact.Functional testing on the dissector could be performed as it was returned broken.The trocar balloon was inflated, no leaks were detected.The lock collar move up and down the cannula freely and securely locked in place.The ports passed an air leak test.It was reported that the balloon would not inflate and leaked.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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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