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LXMJ23L |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Retraction Problem (1536); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/05/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant products: vlft10gen, vlft10gen ft series energy platformx1 (serial#:unknown) 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 an open liver resection procedure at the dissection step, after 30 good seals the maryland xp latch seal er/divider 23cm was used.Vessel sealing functioned throughout the procedure, but after 30-45 minutes of use, the knife blade would no longer move and the trigger would not pull back.The knife blade did not protrude beyond the edge of the jaws.The device was cleaned occasionally.The device was plugged into an ft10 generator, and another ligasure device was used successfully with the same generator.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: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted eschar build up in the knife track and the shaft.Functional testing found that the build up caused the knife to be difficult to operate.More frequent cleaning of the jaws could have prevented build up of eschar.It was reported that the knife blade did not retract and the device stopped working.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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: keep the instrument jaws clean.Build up of eschar may reduce sealing and/or cutting effectiveness.Wipe jaw surfaces and edges with a wet gauze pad as needed.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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