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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG NELLCOR EDGE; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

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COVIDIEN AG NELLCOR EDGE; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES Back to Search Results
Model Number E1455-6
Device Problems Melted (1385); Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Patient Problem Burn(s) (1757)
Event Date 10/12/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
According to the reporter, during procedure, the unit melted.There was 1st degree burn injury.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
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.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted damage to the insulation of the electrode.Functionally, the device was found to function normally and within specification when activated in a handpiece.The electrode insertion/extraction was within specification.It was reported that the insulation of the device was damaged, and the device melted.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: do not modify or add to the insulation of active electrodes.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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Brand Name
EDGE
Type of Device
ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
Manufacturer (Section D)
COVIDIEN AG NELLCOR
boulevard insurgentes
tijuana,bc 22225
MX  22225
Manufacturer (Section G)
COVIDIEN AG NELLCOR
boulevard insurgentes
tijuana,bc 22225
MX   22225
Manufacturer Contact
justin ellis
8200 coral sea st ne
mounds view, MN 55112
7635265677
MDR Report Key15710335
MDR Text Key303347746
Report Number1717344-2022-01345
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier10884521713192
UDI-Public10884521713192
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeUS
PMA/PMN Number
K955836
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Health Professional,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 12/01/2022
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 NumberE1455-6
Device Catalogue NumberE1455-6
Device Lot Number213260288R
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer10/26/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 10/17/2022
Initial Date FDA Received11/01/2022
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received11/15/2022
Supplement Dates FDA Received12/01/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/22/2021
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
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