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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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It was reported that during a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the balloon trocar was used as the second port.The balloon deflated or popped within 5 minutes of being inflated.The surgeon attempted to reinflate the balloon, but it went flat again.Another balloon trocar was used and it deflated.The issue was resolved by opening a new balloon trocar and replacing the port.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the obturator, cannula, balloon, stopcock, circular seal, duckbill seal, cap top and anti-migration collar (blue donut) were intact.Functional testing found that the water bath test performed and air bubbles were noted.A microscope evaluation showed a hole at the weld.It was reported that the balloon broke.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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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