MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER SITUATE; GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE

Model Number	G0804-12P02CN-1
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: g0804-12p02cn-1 - gauze; xray; rfd; 8x4; 12-ply; nstrl; lf, lot# 221208kf.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, the raytecs included in the head and neck packs have been inconsistent in quality.More specifically, the blue coated thread that is spiraled throughout the sponge appears to be chipped, causing the material to separate from the sponge and enter the operative space.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 procedure, the raytecs included in the head and neck packs had been inconsistent in quality.More specifically, the blue coated thread that was spiraled throughout the sponge appeared to be chipped, causing the material to separate from the sponge and enter the operative space.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the threads of the blue raytec line seem to have moved away from the main blue threads.It was reported that the blue coated thread that is spiraled throughout the sponge appears to be chipped.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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: SITUATE
• Common Device Name: GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE
• 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: 20612937
• Report Number: 1717344-2024-02051
• Device Sequence Number: 7553557
• Product Code: GDY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521700840
• UDI-Public: 10884521700840
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/24/2025

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: G0804-12P02CN-1
• Device Catalogue Number: G0804-12P02CN-1
• Device Lot Number: 221208KF
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2024; 01/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2024; 01/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown