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176647 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)
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| Date of Event |
10/10/2024
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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 laparoscopic nephrectomy, during renal retraction, a part called a clevis was damaged to the point of cracking, and the visible level of the debris was collected using forceps.The device was cleaned and suctioned, but it is unknown whether it was completely recovered.It was noted that the articulation angle was almost straight, but the shaft rotation dial was rotated about 1/4 turn and an x-ray was performed.The product was replaced with a new one to resolve the issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the clevis fixture was broken on both sides of the device.The disengaged pieces were received in a sample dish.It was reported that the component was disengaged and difficult to articulate the reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur because of the instrument being forced beyond its indicated use due to applying excessive stress over the clevis.The plastic clevis was broken from the pin hole, which is consistent with the use of excessive force during the procedure, thus causing the unit clevis to break and the distal end of the handle to partially split open.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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