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

Model Number	LS1020
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a bilateral adnexectomy, the device was difficult or impossible to open, and the jaws of the ligature clamp became stuck while being used on the patient's tissue.It was impossible to reopen the clamp using the standard handle.The device was cleaned normally, and the knife blade did not protrude beyond the edge of the jaws.A new clamp was used, but the problem recurred with the second device.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: ls1020, ls1020 ligasure atlas handswitch20cm (lot#s24c0017); vlft10gen, vlft10gen ft series energy platformx1 (serial #: unknown).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: d9, g3, h3, h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection found the cord plug was severed and not returned.Functional testing noted that the device's jaw opening and closing mechanism was functioning properly.The weld integrity of the device was inspected and was found to be within specification.The device's knife blade advanced and retracted properly.The knife cut of the device was tested on a silicone test strip with acceptable results.The jaw gap of the device was measured and it was found to be within specification.It was reported that the jaws were difficult to open.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.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: LIGASURE ATLAS
• 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: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 22412858
• Report Number: 3006451981-2025-00076
• Device Sequence Number: 20934481
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524001623
• UDI-Public: (01)10884524001623(17)290314(10)S24C0014
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K010013
• 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): 09/10/2025

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: LS1020
• Device Catalogue Number: LS1020
• Device Lot Number: S24C0014
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown