MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN FORCE FX; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

Model Number	FORCEFX-8C
Medical Device Problem Codes	Energy Output Problem (1431); Connection Problem (2900); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
Date of Event	12/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an endoscopic septoplasty under general anesthesia for a nasal septum deviation, the surgeon attempted bipolar electrocautery for hemostasis, but there was no response from the electrocautery foot pedal after excision of the deviated cartilage.Immediate cotton pad compression was used for hemostasis, but the surgery could not proceed normally and unable to stop the bleeding.The surgeon paused the operation and waited, restarting the device did not resolve the issue.Emergency coordination was undertaken to replace the device and complete the surgery, and the equipment department was notified for timely repair.This event not only affected the progress of the operation but also prolonged the duration of anesthesia.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: FORCE FX
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
• 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: 23973416
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 21089970
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524001562
• UDI-Public: (01)10884524001562(11)150827
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944602
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2026

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: FORCEFX-8C
• Device Catalogue Number: FORCEFX-8C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/27/2015
• 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
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male