| Model Number |
7209808 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Connection Problem (2900); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2022
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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 procedure, the control unit stopped working and would not recognize that a handpiece was plugged in.Red light appeared (error 6) on control unit even though handpiece was fully inserted and locked in.Handpiece and control unit worked normally for the first 5-10 minutes of case, then suddenly stopped working.Handpiece was tested on another control unit(loaner), and worked appropriately and was used to complete the case successfully.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted as part of remediation activities associated with capa # 643143, which is addressing mdr reporting gu idance from fdas 1995 preamble, which ensures complaints related to corrections and recalls which were previously reported to fda under 21 cfr 806 are now reported as mdrs; this is not a new malfunction/event.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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