| Model Number |
RSEAL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
12/06/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant product: rseal, 5mm - 12mm seal versaone rpt (lot#n2h0275uy).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, in a robotic laparoscopic sigmoidectomy, while mobilizing the tissue to reach the target, two trocars were damaged.The surgeon observed some blue or purple lines on the sides of the instrument jaw tip.When the instrument was removed from the patient¿s body, the line disappeared, but appeared again when inserted into the body.The customer suspected that there were material tear from the two trocar valves.Another device from same lot number was used to complete the case.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that the seal was damaged.The reported issue 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.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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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