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

Model Number	LXMJ23S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Problem (1384); Retraction Problem (1536)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hepatic procedure, the knife blade was stuck, it could not advance and could not retract.The knife blade was not extended nor protruded beyond the edge of the jaws.The device was plugged into a generator with software version 5.0.Another ligasure device was used successfully with the same generator.There was no patient injury.
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.
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 noted that the tip of the seal plate was damaged.Eschar buildup was noted on the seal plates of the device.The cord plug was severed and not returned.Functional testing found that the damage to the device's seal plate likely occurred due to a drop, due to the device coming in contact with a hard object, or during the insertion or extraction of the device's jaw from a trocar instrument.The product analysis found 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 knife blade was only able to partially advance due to the damage to the jaws of the device.It was reported that the knife blade was stuck, it could not advance and could not retract.The reported issues were 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: carefully insert and withdraw the instrument through the cannula to avoid damage to the device or injury to the patient or both.Close jaws using device lever before insertion/extraction in the cannula.Keep the instrument jaws clean.Build up of eschar may reduce sealing and/or cutting effectiveness.Wipe jaw surfaces and edges with a wet gauze pad as needed.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: 23643062
• Report Number: 1717344-2025-01519
• Device Sequence Number: 10168908
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830929
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521830929(17)300902(10)52460155X(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2026

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: LXMJ23S
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMJ23S
• Device Lot Number: 52460155X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/12/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown