| Model Number |
OMS-XB2 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/13/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair, the balloon did not insufflate during the dissection of the space.The issue was resolved by swapping to another balloon to complete the case.The balloon was inspected, and it was confirmed that there was a hole.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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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.Visual inspection noted that the insufflation port was broken.The locking collar, valve seal, and converter doors appeared intact.The insufflation bulb was not received.The obturator was received.Functional testing found that the balloon could not be inflated due to the broken port.The valve doors moved freely and securely locked in place.It was reported that the balloon was broken and did not inflate.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when excessive force is applied during clinical application.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: damage to the balloon by instruments used during insertion and in the course of a procedure may cause device failure.Inflate the volume of the balloon using the included syringe.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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