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134053 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Slipped (1584); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hematoma (1884); Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Perforation of Vessels (2135)
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| Date of Event |
03/31/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the image depicts five malformed scissored clips.It was reported that the clip scissored and there was clip slippage.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.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.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 hemithyroidectomy procedure, the device was applied to vessels and did not close properly.Upon visual inspection, the clips were cross like a scissor.This resulted in bleeding and anterior jugular vein injury.The surgical time was reported to have been extended more than 30 minutes.It was also noted that there was hematoma immediately after extubation.The patient was re-intubated and hematoma evacuation was done, there were multiple loose clips.The patient was reported to still be hospitalized.To complete the case, another clip from a different manufacturer was opened and used.
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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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