| Model Number |
EM100-A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Superficial (First Degree) Burn (2685)
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| Date of Event |
03/17/2019
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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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Report inconclusive.No evaluation was performed, as the device was not returned.If the device is returned in the future, product analysis may be performed.The device user manual warnings section includes instructions that heavy side loads and/or long operating times may cause the device to overheat.If the device overheats, discontinue use and rest the device by using it intermittently, or wrap the device in a moist sterile towel.Use of an overheated device may cause injury to the patient or operator.The preventive maintenance/service manual for the legend system specifies service intervals for devices based on the hospital usage level.The maximum specified service interval is 24 months.Device has been in use for approximately 56 months with no record of factory service during this period.We will continue to track and trend this complaint type.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the motor was overheating.It was reported that the surgeon's surgical glove was ripped due to overheating.No patient impact reported.On follow-up, it was confirmed that there is no patient impact but surgeon was injured with a first degree burn and there was a need to use medication for the injury.It was also reported that there was a delay in the procedure.On further follow-up, it was reported that the current status of the surgeon is fine and the delay took about 30-45 minutes.It was also reported that the attachment used with the motor also got heated as well.The attachment was tested with another motor and was found to not overheat.The model and serial number of the attachment was not provided/available and was reported to not be returning.No additional information was provided on the return of the motor.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received, motor was lost and will not be returned for repair and analysis.
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