MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC EMPRINT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

Model Number	CAGEN1
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Temperature Problem (3022)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection found no notable conditions.Functional testing found that the device tripped during microwave power calibration.The fault was traced to solder joints u38 shift register ic pack on the left 84 extended power distributor(epd) pca.It was reported that the unit had error signal (red warning light, not yellow) of overheating.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to component failure.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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a procedure, the unit had error signal (red warning light, not yellow) of overheating.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found the device tripped during microwave power calibration.The fault was traced to solder joints u38 shift register ic pack on the left 84 extended power distributor(epd) pca.

• Brand Name: EMPRINT
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC; 161 cheshire lane, suite 100; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC; 161 cheshire lane, suite 100; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 20726331
• Report Number: 3004962788-2024-00132
• Device Sequence Number: 18386695
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521190771
• UDI-Public: 10884521190771
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133821
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/19/2024

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: CAGEN1
• Device Catalogue Number: CAGEN1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/05/2017
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown