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| Model Number |
173030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/13/2024
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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, prior to use, when the device was opened, it was found to be broken.No patient was involved.
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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 one of the jaws at the distal end of the device was disengaged and not received.It was reported that the instrument broke.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur due to excessive force applied, incorrect dimensions or materials selected, incorrect assembly, or use with inappropriate access port.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: when inserting or removing any roticulator¿ instrument from the trocar sleeve, the trocar¿s valve system should be manually opened if possible.Additionally, the instruments should be in the 0° position and the jaws closed prior to insertion or removal through the trocar sleeve.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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