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

Model Number LXMJ37L

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection found the tip of the jaw was broken.Piece on the broken jaw was missing.Functional testing noted that the jaws could not open or close.The knife blade could not advance due to the damage to the jaws.It was reported that the device did not cut sufficiently and the knife blade could not advance.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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: avoid grasping objects, such as staples, clips, or encapsulated sutures in the jaws of the instrument.D10 concomitant product: vlft10gen, vlft10gen ft series energy platformx1 (serial#(b)(6); 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.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during total laparoscopic hysterectomy procedure, the device did not cut sufficiently.The knife blade could not advance.Replaced with another device and it worked fine.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found jaws cannot open.

• Brand Name: LIGASURE
• 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: 18438157
• MDR Text Key: 331828586
• Report Number: 1717344-2024-00025
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830936
• UDI-Public: 10884521830936
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K223158
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/03/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LXMJ37L
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMJ37L
• Device Lot Number: 30460172X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/14/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON H10
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 99 KG