MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS EMPRINT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	CA20L2
Medical Device Problem Code	Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the use, the device broke close to the tip during the exit of the ablation antenna.It was noted that the procedure was able to be completed despite the component issue.The breakage was possibly due to excess force and curvature, but confirmation was needed.The antenna sheath or any part of the device did not completely detach, and the broken piece did not fall into the patient cavity.There was no need to perform an x-ray to locate or retrieve the piece, and no additional medical procedure was required to remove it.There was no patient injury.The photo shows a damaged into shaft insulation.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the shaft was bent and cracked.All pieces are still attached.Manufacturing 100% inspects during the assembly and packaging processes and if this was found would have been rejected.The damage to the shaft is consistent with an external force on the shaft.The customer photo showed the tip of the needle.The needle was cracked.It was reported that the antenna has insulation damaged.The reported issue was confirmed.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: do not apply excessive lateral or rotational force during insertion or extraction of the antenna.Doing so may lead to breakage of the antenna and injury to the patient or user.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: EMPRINT
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS; building 10- no 789 puxing roa; shanghai 20111 4; CH 201114
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS; building 10- no 789 puxing roa; shanghai 20111 4; CH 201114
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21399563
• Report Number: 3006451981-2025-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 21168376
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521806559
• UDI-Public: 10884521806559
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K163105
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2025

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: 02/03/2025
• Device Model Number: CA20L2
• Device Catalogue Number: CA20L2
• Device Lot Number: S23BG003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown