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

Model Number	ACT2020
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/20/2020
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 unit had a detached needle.It was reported that the needle of the device was damaged.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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, prior to use, the device needle was broken.There was no patient involvement.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found electrode to be completely severed.

• Brand Name: COOL-TIP
• Common Device Name: 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: amy beeman ; 161 cheshire lane, suite 100; plymouth, MN 55441 ; 7632104064
• MDR Report Key: 12866385
• Report Number: 1717344-2021-01577
• Device Sequence Number: 3708768
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524001210
• UDI-Public: 10884524001210
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K973297
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/23/2021

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: 08/01/2021
• Device Model Number: ACT2020
• Device Catalogue Number: ACT2020
• Device Lot Number: 82270162X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown