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SMSBTOVLX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/02/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, while balloon inflation, the device made an unusual noise, almost a squeaking type.The balloon itself would not inflate.The assistant had the camera down the port and nothing was happening.When the assistant backed the camera slightly, the balloon began to inflate a little bit.The balloon eventually did inflate, however, it it did not appear to be inflating as quickly or as it normally would.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 obturator had difficulty being removed dissector balloon.The obturator was removed and the circular seal for the dissector balloon was found to be disengaged.The seal acts as a barrier between the trocar and obturator and must have a tight and secure seal to inflate the balloon properly.The trocar balloon was inflated using a test syringe, no leaks detected.It was reported that the balloon would not inflate and the instrument made strange noise.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur when contact is made with a surgical instrument during clinical application.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: care must be exercised during insertion of the balloon as well as during the course of the procedure to avoid damaging the balloon with other instruments.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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