| Model Number |
FGS-0636 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
07/10/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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It was reported that the capsule failed to attach.It was located in the patient's esophagus and retrieved via snare.The physician verified the capsule placement endoscopically.The deployment device inserted with the capsule facing the tongue and while the entire device, including the handle, was maintained in the horizontal plane.Another capsule was attempted to place, and it was successfully attached.The vacuum pump pressure reached 550 mmhg prior to placement.No lubricant was used to facilitate the placement of the capsule.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The capsule and delivery system were returned for evaluation.Visual inspection of the delivery device and capsule found no notable conditions.It was reported that the capsule failed to attach to patient's esophagus.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.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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