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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION VIRTUOSAPH PLUS WITH RADIAL INDICATION; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

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TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION VIRTUOSAPH PLUS WITH RADIAL INDICATION; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES Back to Search Results
Model Number VSP550EX
Medical Device Problem Code Failure to Conduct (1114)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Terumo has not received the device for evaluation; therefore, the investigation has yet to be completed.Terumo plans on submitting a follow-up report when the investigation is complete and when more information becomes available.For this reason, terumo references evaluation conclusion code 11.
 
Event or Problem Description
The user facility reported to terumo cardiovascular that during the vein harvesting procedure, the v-cutter didn't work.The generator used was a covidien force fx with settings configured to macro and bipolar: 9¿10.The v-cutter was attempted to be repositioned to improve grounding, the issue persisted.This resulted in the procedure being changed to open vein harvest.There was a 2-hour delay in the continuing of the procedure.
 
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received that the procedure was completed successfully with an unknown amount of blood loss.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on december 5, 2025.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: b5 (added describe event or problem).G3 (date received by manufacturer).G6 (indication that this is a follow-up report).H2 (follow-up due to additional information).A second follow-up will be submitted upon completion of the investigation and/or submission of new information, thus tcvs references conclusions code 11.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations.Upon further investigation of the reported event, the following information is new and/or changed: d9 (device availability - added date returned to manufacturer).G3 (date received by manufacturer).G6 (indication that this is a follow-up report).H2 (follow-up due to additional information and device evaluation).H3 (device evaluated by manufacturer).H6 (identification of evaluation codes 10, 11, 3331, 213, 67).The returned sample was visually inspected, and no anomalies were noted.All electrical circuits were measured, and the electrical resistances were found to be stable and within the product specifications.The sample was also tested in combination with the olympus tower and used to cut veins in a syndaver with no issues.A retention sample from the same product code and lot number combination was visually inspected, and no anomalies were noted.All electrical circuits were measured, and the electrical resistances were found to be stable and within the product specifications.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
 
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Brand Name
VIRTUOSAPH PLUS WITH RADIAL INDICATION
Common Device Name
ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer (Section D)
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION
125 blue ball road
elkton MD 21921
Manufacturer (Section G)
SAME
Manufacturer Contact
douglas patton
125 blue ball road
elkton, MD 21921
7346634145
MDR Report Key23731246
Report Number1124841-2025-00102
Device Sequence Number16104003
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier00699753450769
UDI-Public(01)00699753450769(17)261130(10)3ZK
Combination Product (Y/N)N
PMA/510(K) Number
K160206
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/21/2026
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberVSP550EX
Device Catalogue NumberN/A
Device Lot Number3ZK
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/11/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/05/2025
12/29/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/05/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/23/2025
01/21/2026
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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