| Model Number |
MR8-7TA11 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/03/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that tool broke during craniotomy and broken piece retrieved.No patient impact reported.The procedure was completed with a backup device.On follow up it was reported that there was 5 minutes and it was reported that there was no adverse reaction from patient due to wait.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: no conclusion can be drawn.No evaluation was performed, as the device was not returned.If the device is returned in the future, product analysis may be performed.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis: evaluation of the device determined the tool was broken at the top of the tapered shelf portion of the stem.The likely cause of the failure could not be determined.It was also noted that tool stem was uniformly discolored, the markings were not easily legible.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: no conclusion can be drawn.Device was returned and the evaluation anticipated but not yet begun.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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On follow up it was reported that there was 5 minutes delay until a new burr could be loaded and it was reported that there was no adverse reaction from patient due to wait.
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