MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER SONICISION; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Model Number	SCD391
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, the dissector stopped working.There was no patient involvement.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that the tip of the waveguide had fractured and disengaged.The broken piece was returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: scb - scb sonicision battery pack x1 scg -scg sonicision generator x1.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the tip of the waveguide had fractured and disengaged.The broken piece was returned.Functionally, the assembled device returned a green light and produced a welcome tone and immediately alarmed when activated.The waveguide was inspected under magnification and the origin of the crack was identified.Investigation personnel concluded that the titanium waveguide became cracked from continued use after it may have come in contact with a metallic object.The crack propagated until the waveguide fractured.It was reported that there was no activation prior to use.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: of waveguide damage was found.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: contact between the active blade and other metal objects (hemostats, clips, staples, retractors, etc.) may result in unintended damage to tissue and/or device failure.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: SONICISION
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC 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: 21130660
• Report Number: 1717344-2025-00070
• Device Sequence Number: 6825128
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521052659
• UDI-Public: 10884521052659
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101797
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2025

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 Expiration Date: 01/13/2026
• Device Model Number: SCD391
• Device Catalogue Number: SCD391
• Device Lot Number: 10050206X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2021
• 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