| Model Number |
EM800-R |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Corroded (1131); Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/20/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis: no conclusion can be drawn, device 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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It was reported that during a neurosurgery procedure, the handpiece overheated to the extent that the surgeon was unable to hold the instrument.Internal rust was also observed in the device.It was reported that there was no patient impact.The procedure was completed using the backup product.It was also reported that there was a procedure delay of 30 minutes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis: evaluation determined that the device was overheating, and the temperature was measured to be 126.7°f.The likely cause of failure could not be determined.It was also noted that the rotor shaft also has cracked.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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