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

Model Number	LF5637
Medical Device Problem Codes	Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Tissue Breakdown (2681)
Date of Event	11/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: 176643, 176643 endo shears ii (lot#:p5d1020), 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 laparoscopic procedure, split insulation was observed on the device and a hole was caused in the gastric artery by the endo shears.An insulation issue was also identified with the retractable l hook, where insulation fell off or detached from the shaft while the device was plugged into a generator.Another ligasure was used with the same generator and it worked fine.The patient experienced a temporary injury as a result of the hole in the gastric artery, which was medically managed by clipping the artery.
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 device¿s shaft was damaged, with a portion of the shaft insulation torn.Part of the shaft insulation was missing.The device¿s cord plug was cut off and was not returned with the device.It was reported that during a laparoscopic procedure, split insulation was observed on the device and a hole was caused in the gastric artery by the endo shears.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur due to the application of external force to the shaft.It may result from using the device with an incorrect cannula size or from dropping the device.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 instruments from cannulas to avoid possible damage to the instruments or injury to the patient.Use the appropriately sized cannula (>.233 inches inner diameter) to allow for easy insertion and extraction of the instrument.Failure to do so may damage the instrument.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
• 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: 24207337
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00126
• Device Sequence Number: 5558192
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521521735
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521521735(17)300825(10)52380391X(20)03
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161804
• 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): 03/31/2026

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: LF5637
• Device Catalogue Number: LF5637
• Device Lot Number: 52380391X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2025
• 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