| Model Number |
1898200T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/28/2026
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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 intra operatively, after the 0-degree blade was opened, the procedure could not be completed because the handpiece malfunctioned, overheated, and stopped working.The overheating was noticed when used for less than one minute.The handpiece was run at 5000 rpm speed with reciprocating rotation mode and irrigation was being used.As a result, the surgery was not finished.The hospital then used another brand of powered system with a new blade head to restart the procedure and complete the surgery.There is suspicion of connection issue with the blade.There was delay of surgery for few minutes.There was no patient 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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