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This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection of the battery found no physical damages.The battery was installed in a test handle.The device was powered on, the led powered on but the display remained black.The device was power cycled three additional cycles with the same result.Root cause identified as defective battery.The battery was scrapped after the investigation.It was reported that the device had no display.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to component failure.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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According to the reporter, prior to use, even though there was battery power remaining, the videolaryngoscope's display could not be displayed.There was no patient involvement.
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