| Model Number |
176647 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/17/2025
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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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According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic prostate surgery, when using retractor, the tip of the instrument fell off, and it was located and retrieved using a camera.There was no patient injury.
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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 that the clevis fixture was broken on one side of the device.The broken piece was received in a bag.Functional testing found that the blades of device opened and closed without difficulty.Device rotated without difficulty.It was reported that the tip of the instrument fell off.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur because of the instrument being forced beyond its indicated use due to applying excessive stress over the clevis.The plastic clevis was broken from the pin hole; which is consistent with the use of excessive force during the procedure, thus causing the unit clevis to break and the distal end of the handle to partially split open.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: indicates that device is contraindicated for certain applications.Indicates that 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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