MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN CLOSUREFAST CATHETER; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

Catalog Number	CF7-7-60
Medical Device Problem Codes	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis damage was noted to the catheter heating element/coil.Bubbling/melting of the fep layer was noted but the element/ heating coil was not exposed the catheter cable connector was examined: the catheter reference key shows evidence of wear, and the red ink was visible in some areas.All pins were visually inspected to be straight.The catheter connector was plugged into the resistance tester to perform continuity/resistance and connected to rfg for functional testing; the catheter was tested according to the test parameters, test methods, and acceptance criteria.Test 1.(e+/ e- test) (specification: 80 ohms to 113 ohms) ¿ result = 89.2 ohms - pass test 2.(tc+/ tc- test) (specification: = 250 ohms) ¿ result = 111.0 ohms - pass test 3.(resistor 1) (specification: 13.43 to 13.97 k ohms) result = 13.72 k ohms) - pass test 4.(resistor 2) (specification: 7.90 k ohms to 8.22 k ohms) result = 8.07 k ohms) - pass all 4 tests passed as per the acceptance criteria.The catheter was connected and recognized by both the rfg3 and rfg2 lab generators when plugged in.When the temperature rose to 120 c, the device completed the cycle without seeing an advisory message.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
It was reported that during a procedure to treat lower extremity venous insufficiency using a closurefast catheter, the catheter did not function after being connected to the host and the start button was clicked.The catheter was re-inserted and unplugged several times but continued to malfunction.The procedure involved the treatment of the great saphenous vein, utilizing tumescent infiltration and general anesthesia, with hand compression applied.The operation was completed after replacing the malfunctioning catheter with a new one.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.When the device was returned it was noted that the coil was damaged.

• Brand Name: CLOSUREFAST CATHETER
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 4600 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; 4600 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 21321292
• Report Number: 2183870-2025-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 8697449
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000702281
• UDI-Public: 00763000702281
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111887
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2025

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: CF7-7-60
• Device Lot Number: 240850186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/25/2024
• 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
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG