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UNVCA5STF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/04/2024
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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 gastric sleeve, at the start of the surgery, the carbon dioxide (co2) began to leak.When the device was opened, the luer-lock valve was tapped.The device was replaced with new 5mm cannula to resolve the issue.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 not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned photos noted the first image depicts a close-up view of the duckbill seal.The second image depicts a view of the cannula, duckbill seal and stopcock.Both images are blurry and don't show any damaged to the seal.It was reported that the seal was damaged and a leak occurred.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.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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