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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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It was reported that during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the balloon trocar was inserted into the abdomen of the patient, after which the balloon was inflated but immediately deflated and could not be reinflated.The trocar popped out once tension was applied.A new trocar was opened to complete the case.There was no patient injury.
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Additional information: g3, h2, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the obturator, cannula, balloon, stopcock, duckbill seal, cap top, and anti-migration collar (blue donut) appeared intact.The circular seal was cut.Functional testing found that the water bath test was performed and air bubbles were noted.A microscope evaluation showed a hole at the weld.It was reported that the balloon did not inflate.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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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