| Model Number |
174317 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)
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| Date of Event |
06/25/2024
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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 robotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy (tlh), the tip was damaged in the intraperitoneal cavity.An x-ray was performed for the express purpose of locating the component and the doctor retrieved it from the abdominal cavity using forceps.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the jaw of the device was broken at the fulcrum, the set screw was disengaged and not received.It was reported that the jaw was damaged and the component disengaged.The reported issue were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue occur when the device is exposed to a side force (leverage) that consequently breaks one side of the jaws.Another possibility is when the device is activated with too much force to the jaws and is used in a twisting motion resulting in breakage.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: the atraumatic jaws are clamped and locked onto tissue structures by closing the handles.The endo clinch¿ ii 5 mm instrument has a ratchet mechanism that can be switched on or off, for user¿s preference.To activate the ratchet mechanism slide the ratchet button forward towards the jaw.To deactivate the ratchet mechanism, slide the ratchet button back towards the handle.Place the instrument on the tissue and close the handle to the most appropriate position for the tissue thickness.To release the tissue or structure from the jaws, when the ratchet mechanism is activated, simply pull the release lever on the handle.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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