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| Model Number |
ONB5STB |
| 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 |
03/04/2025
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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 colectomy, at the beginning of the procedure, the seal at the end of the balloon was broken and it did not inflate.A new port was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the cannula, circular seal stopcock, duckbill seal, cap top, and anti-migration collar (blue donut) were intact.The balloon was received deflated.Functional testing found that the balloon was attempted to be inflated, and a hissing sound was heard.A water bath test was performed, and air bubbles were noted.A microscopic evaluation showed a hole at the weld.It was reported that the seal was damaged.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was due to manufacturing.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.The evaluation detected an unreported condition of sharp contact not related to the reported condition.Visual examination found that the circular seal was cut.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when contact is made with a sharp surgical instrument during clinical application.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: use special care when introducing or removing sharp-edged or sharp-angled endoscopic instruments to minimize the potential of inadve rtent damage to the seal.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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