MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY (SALIENT) AEX GENERATOR; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	40-405-1
Medical Device Problem Code	Fire (1245)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(h3, h6): no device was returned to manufacturer for analysis.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
Information was received from healthcare professional regarding a generator and handpieces being used for a procedure.It was reported that the system produced sparks from two different handpieces.The sparks had produced a small flame but did not produce a fire.The site had put the system aside and not continued to use in the operating room.The procedure was intra-operative.There was no impact on patient.
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
Additional information was received.It was reported that the procedure performed during the event was spine case and there was a minimal delay in surgical procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: upon testing the generator, the issue was not confirmed and unable to duplicate the issue at lab.Additionally it was found that the graphic overlay coating was peeled off and arrow got faded.H6: codes b01, c07, d03 are applicable.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.

• Brand Name: AEX GENERATOR
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY (SALIENT); 180 international drive; portsmouth NH 03801
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY (SALIENT); 180 international drive; portsmouth NH 03801
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 20479498
• Report Number: 1226420-2024-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 7990857
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169859678
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169859678(11)170228(21)MTC1708109
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143175
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2025

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: 40-405-1
• Device Catalogue Number: 40-405-1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2024; 07/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2024; 08/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2017
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown