MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER SITUATE; COUNTER, SPONGE, SURGICAL

Model Number	01-0034
Medical Device Problem Code	False Positive Result (1227)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (nsvd), the two units were showing a positive detection when there was no sponge present.Linens changed and scan was repeated showing negative scans.It delayed the process of finishing up with the patient and allowing her to get back to her newborn baby.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: 01-0034 - console; rf assure model 200ld-v, serial (b)(6).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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional 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 or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (nsvd) procedure, the two units were showing a positive detection when there was no sponge present.After the vaginal birth, the reporter scanned the patient a few times with one unit and then brought in another unit as well, totaling about 5 minutes.It delayed the process of finishing up with the patient and allowing her to get back to her newborn baby.The reporter used one console and verisphere.When that did not work, they used another system which included another console and verisphere.A manual count was done to complete the procedure.There was no patient injury.
Additional 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 or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (nsvd) procedure, the two units were showing a positive detection when there was no sponge present.After the vaginal birth, the reporter scanned the patient a few times with one unit and then brought in another unit as well, totaling about 5 minutes.It delayed the process of finishing up with the patient and allowing her to get back to her newborn baby.The reporter used one console and verisphere.When that did not work, they used another system which included another console and verisphere.A total of two consoles and two verispheres.A manual count was done to complete the procedure.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: SITUATE
• Common Device Name: COUNTER, SPONGE, SURGICAL
• 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: 19628737
• Report Number: 1717344-2024-01373
• Device Sequence Number: 12960237
• Product Code: LWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521700659
• UDI-Public: 10884521700659
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/19/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 01-0034
• Device Catalogue Number: 01-0034
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2024; 07/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2024; 07/19/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female