MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER SONICISION; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Model Number	SCD391
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the waveguide was found to be broken.It was reported that the device was difficult to activate.The reported issue was 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.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: contact between the active blade and other metal objects (hemostats, clips, staples, retractors, etc.) may result in unintended damage to tissue and/or device failure.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a procedure, the device was difficult to activate.The crack propagated until the waveguide fractured.Another device was used and worked fine.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: SONICISION
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER; 5920 longbow dr; boulder CO 80301 3299
• MDR Report Key: 11893904
• Report Number: 1717344-2021-00762
• Device Sequence Number: 1266442
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521052659
• UDI-Public: 10884521052659
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101797
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/20/2025
• Device Model Number: SCD391
• Device Catalogue Number: SCD391
• Device Lot Number: 00080164X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1