| Model Number |
3890 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Vomiting (2144)
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| Date of Event |
09/05/2024
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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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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy assist.It was confirmed to be in the stomach.While the patient was in the recovery waiting room, the "vomiting" started.It was observed that the catheter coiled up in the back of the patient¿s throat, further stimulating the gag reflex.There was no difficulty pulling the catheter from the patient.No resistance felt.The patient was fine, and the vomiting stopped after the catheter was removed.No other devices were used to remove the catheter.It was pulled out in the manner of removing an ng tube.An x-ray was ordered to confirm that there was no injury.
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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.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that the manometry catheter was damaged.The reported issues could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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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