| Model Number |
AD01 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Remains Activated (1525); Naturally Worn (2988); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Perforation (2001)
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| Date of Event |
03/02/2020
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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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No conclusion can be drawn.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 to check the device for damage before use.If damage is found, the device should not be used.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 during a craniotomy procedure, the attachment stopped spinning causing dural tear.It was also noted that the bearings were damaged when checked by the technical service.On follow up, it was reported that a micromar perforator was used together with the perforator driver and it has been discarded by the customer.Additional information about the event is being followed up from the facility contact person.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The motor was tested and the temperature rise was measured to be above 27°f.The likely cause was identified as inadequate preventative maintenance.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 that the motor was overheating.
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Event or Problem Description
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On follow up, no further information can be provided for the status of the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Report not confirmed for the attachment.Evaluation could not reproduce the reported malfunction of continues to run.No failure was found.No conclusion can be drawn for the perforator and the motor.No evaluation was performed, as the motor was not returned and the perforator was discarded.If the device is returned in the future, product analysis may be performed.The device user manual warnings section includes instructions to check the device for damage before use.If damage is found, the device should not be used.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.The motor has been in use for approximately 43 months with no record of factory service during this period.We will continue to track and trend this complaint type.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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