MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY CONMED GOLDLINE; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	130309A
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Received 4 of item 130309a in unopened original packaging.Performed a visual inspection of the devices and there were no obvious signs of a breach.Performed a functional inspection and the devices were dye leak tested per tm-10-217 rev.F, which indicated that the packaging for two devices had insufficient heat seals, as there was leakage.However, the two remaining devices had sufficient heat seals on the package, as there was no leakage.Root cause cannot be determined, however, based upon evaluation of the device, a possible cause of this event is the device was encroaching into the seal.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year lot history review shows a total of four (4) devices for this lot number and failure mode.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 188 complaints, regarding (b)(4) devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised to inspect and test each device before use.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
Event or Problem Description
During incoming inspection, the distributor rejected this device, 130309a, for an insufficient heatseal.There was no contact with the patient as this was found during incoming inspection.This will be reported as a malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: CONMED GOLDLINE
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; ave. alejandro dumas 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua 31136 ; MX 31136
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; ave. alejandro dumas 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua 31136 ; MX 31136
• Manufacturer Contact: john berga ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 7273995358
• MDR Report Key: 22167624
• Report Number: 3007305485-2025-00098
• Device Sequence Number: 7829737
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30653405056151
• UDI-Public: (01)30653405056151(17)280207(10)202302085
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K791137
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• 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: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 130309A
• Device Lot Number: 202302085
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/27/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic