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

Model Number	SCDA26
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2025
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 that the mandrel cap was broken off and not returned.The jaw liner was melted and the device showed evidence of use.Functionally, using a test lab generator and battery, the assembled device successfully produced the startup series of tones and the status led on the generator illuminated green, confirming proper assembly and device readiness for use.The jaws of the device were unable to close due to the damage to the device.The device's battery door was repeatedly opened and closed with and without battery present.No abnormalities were noted.The audio speaker was tested and was properly placed within its housing.It was reported that the jaws were not closing even after compressing the grab handle.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 activate the instrument with the clamping jaw closed unless tissue is present.This could damage the device jaws and cause injury to the patient.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 the device experienced issues prior to use on a patient.The jaws were not closing even after compressing the grab handle.There was no patient involvement.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found the mandrel cap was broken off and not returned.The jaw liner was melted and the device shows evidence of use.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3.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 the device experienced issues prior to use on a patient.The jaws were not closing even after compressing the grab handle.No additional intervention was performed due to the issue.There was no patient involvement.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found the mandrel cap was broken off and not returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received shows that there is no information to reasonably suggest that the device in this report may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or that the device in this report has malfunctioned.Therefore, this event does not meet the reporting requirements in 21 cfr 803.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 prior to use on a patient, the dissector could not be used, as the jaws were not closing even after compressing the grab handle.No additional intervention was performed due to the issue.There was no patient involvement.

• 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: 22079218
• Report Number: 1717344-2025-00669
• Device Sequence Number: 12939510
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521592834
• UDI-Public: 10884521592834
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180149
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/30/2025

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: SCDA26
• Device Catalogue Number: SCDA26
• Device Lot Number: 32550210X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2025; 05/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025; 05/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/25/2023
• 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