| Model Number |
173054 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Failure to Fire (2610)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/22/2024
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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, during a laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal (tapp) hernia procedure, when pressing for the first staple, there were no staples able to fire, and the handle was broken.The device was replaced to resolve the issue.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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H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the instrument had a single use loading unit (sulu) attached with no remaining tacks.The handle was damaged and broken off.It was reported that the instrument did not fire and the handle was broken.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur if the instrument handle is not completely cycled affecting the timing of the instrument creating a jammed condition, and then cycling the handle a second time with force causing the handle to disengage.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: to fire the stapler, simultaneously press the instrument nose against the tissue, mesh or patch and squeeze the handle as far as it will go, then release.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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