| Model Number |
176647 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)
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| Date of Event |
09/29/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy, the bent part fell into the patient's abdominal cavity and was able to be retrieved by visual confirmation and postoperative x-rays.
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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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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.For functional te sting, the blades of the device opened and closed without difficulty.The device rotated without difficulty.It was reported that during a laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy, the bent part fell into the patient's abdominal cavity.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur because of the instrument being forced beyond its indicated use due to applying excessive stress over the clevis.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: the device is contraindicated for certain applications.The device is to be disposed of properly.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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