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K09A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Leak/Splash (1354); Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/02/2025
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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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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having kyphoplasty at l3 for primary osteoporosis with a compression fracture (intraspinal cleft).It was reported that the right balloon was cracked and ruptured during expansion.The contrast agent leakage was confirmed when it was tried to inflate to 3.5 cc; the psi was also 0; it was determined that the balloon had split.There was no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3:product analysis of product no:k09a, lot no:unknown visual and optical inspection revealed the tip of the balloon has been damaged.The lower portion of the balloon has been sliced.This damage is consistent with the balloon coming in contact with bone spurs when the balloon is inflated in the vertebral body.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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