| Model Number |
EM810 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
10/26/2025
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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 during the e1 craniotomy procedure, the motor and the attachment overheated, resulting in a heat blister on the surgeon¿s hand through two pairs of surgical gloves.It was also reported that due to the critical nature and urgency of the case, changing out drills was not an option at the time.On additional information there was no patient or staff impact associated with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis: no conclusion can be drawn.No evaluation was performed, as the device was not returned.If the device is returned in 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: 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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