| Model Number |
SCD7A39 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Fire (2610); 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 |
03/04/2026
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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 procedure, the device was usable at first but partway through it was no longer able to output.The battery was replaced buy the battery still could not be used and so the device was replaced with a new one.No part of the dissector broke.There was no patient harm/injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found the dissector had a fractured waveguide.
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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, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the dissector had a fractured waveguide.The assembled device immediately alarmed when activated.The waveguide was inspected under magnification and the origin of the crack was identified.It was reported that the device was usable at first but partway through it was no longer able to output.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The issue may occur when the titanium waveguide became cracked from continued use after it may have come in contact with a metallic object.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: contact between the active blade and other metal objects (hemostats, clips, staples, retractors, etc.) may result in product damage, such as a broken blade.Pieces of a broken blade may fall into the surgical cavity causing unintended tissue damage.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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