MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER VALLEYLAB FT10; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

Model Number VLFT10GEN

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Superficial (First Degree) Burn (2685); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)

Event Date 03/09/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

According to the reporter, at the beginning of the drill hole for chronic subdural hematoma under local anesthesia, after a couple of activations, they saw a flame from under the surgical drape which set the hair on fire resulting in a 2nd degree burn to the face, ears, and neck, the second degree burn site on the neck measured approximately 20cmx5cm, the first degree burn site on chin measured approximately 5cmx5cm.The flame was about 20cm high on the hair and was extinguished with water.The generator was replaced to complete the procedure and the burn was treated with medication, future plastic surgery to repair the damage should be evaluated.Patient hospitalization was extended for 10 days.

• Brand Name: VALLEYLAB FT10
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER; 5920 longbow dr; boulder CO 80301 3299
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER; 5920 longbow dr; boulder CO 80301 3299
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 19074075
• MDR Text Key: 339773030
• Report Number: 1717344-2024-00932
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521516328
• UDI-Public: 10884521516328
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K151649
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VLFT10GEN
• Device Catalogue Number: VLFT10GEN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 62 KG