MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER VALLEYLAB; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	VLFT10GEN
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hematoma (1884); Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
Date of Event	05/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: lxmj37s, maryland xp inline sealer/divider 37 cm (lot # 42760293x).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 on day two postoperatively laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the patient was noted to be unwell.An ultrasound confirmed the presence of the hematoma measuring approximately 200 milliliters, located on the omentum edge around the second firing.No blood transfusion was required.The patient was transferred from private hospital to public hospital.The bleeding had stopped, additional surgery was performed to remove the hematoma, resulting in a two-day extension of the hospital stay.The patient was subsequently discharged and reported to be well.The customer noted that there were no issues with sealing at the time of the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h6 (ime).Additional information: 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.

• Brand Name: VALLEYLAB
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• 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: 22320147
• Report Number: 1717344-2025-00832
• Device Sequence Number: 15668022
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521548350
• UDI-Public: 10884521548350
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151649
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• 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): 06/26/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VLFT10GEN
• Device Catalogue Number: VLFT10GEN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON H11
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male