MAUDE Adverse Event Report: US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO ENDO PADDLE RETRACT; RETRACTOR

Model Number	173046
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, an endo paddle retractor was used during a laparoscopic adrenalectomy.During its use, the fabric piece came completely off of the paddle, inside of the patient.This was immediately noticed by operative staff, the fabric was removed from the patient in its entirety, and the device was removed from the sterile field.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.
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 the paddle fully closed and opened by turning of black rotation knob.The device had difficulty retracting due to the damage to the paddle cover.It was reported that the fabric piece came completely off of the paddle, inside of the patient.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur when either the paddle retractor is retracted with the paddle in a partially open state; pushing the introducer forward over a paddle that is not fully closed may cause stretching and breakage of the introducer; or if the paddle retractor is subjected to excessive manipulation or used for leverage, these forces may cause the tearing of the cover/ cloth.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: ENDO PADDLE RETRACT
• Common Device Name: RETRACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21748613
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-01023
• Device Sequence Number: 13115251
• Product Code: GAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523000771
• UDI-Public: 10884523000771
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K914190
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/09/2025

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: 173046
• Device Catalogue Number: 173046
• Device Lot Number: P3F0066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2023
• 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