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| Model Number |
N-2770-K |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Fluid Discharge (2686)
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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, in the postoperative period of a trabeculectomy, at the next day's follow-up, the suture applied during c onjunctival closure broke and caused a leaky wound.The surgeon applied a contact lens, and treated the patient with topical antibiotics and an aqueous humor suppressant.The patient will return to the physician and may need a repair of the conjunctiva with another stitch.
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