MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LIGASURE XP; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	LXMJ37L
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a total laparoscopic hysterectomy with salpingectomy, the handpiece was being used and initially functioned as intended.When the device was used again during another part of the procedure, the jaws would not open.It was not applied to the tissue at the time of the issue and jaw stopped working halfway through the surgery.The device was plugged into a generator (vlft10gen, software version 5.0), and another ligasure device was subsequently used successfully with the same generator.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: 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 latch piece was partially cracked.Functional testing noted that the device's jaw opening and closing mechanism was functioning but the lever was unable to latch and remain closed once engaged.The jaws and lever movement was not hindered.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.The device was detected when plugged into generator and activated multiple times on a saline soaked gauze pad with satisfactory results.All seal cycles were completed satisfactorily and end tones were heard indicating completed activation cycles.The device was activated with the rotation knob in various positions to detect any problematic activation issues.No electrical or wiring issues were found.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.It was also reported that the device stopped working.The reported issue was 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.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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 XP
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 6044 longbow court; boulder CO 80301 3299
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; 6044 longbow court; boulder CO 80301 3299
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 22641336
• Report Number: 1717344-2025-00966
• Device Sequence Number: 20188250
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830936
• UDI-Public: 10884521830936
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223158
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2025

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: LXMJ37L
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMJ37L
• Device Lot Number: 51210117X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/22/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: SEE H11
• Patient Age: 34 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 61 KG