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

Model Number	LXMJ23S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Problem (1384); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Intermittent Energy Output (4025); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a sealing procedure, after 3 hours of surgery, on the tissue in pelvic area, the device became difficult or impossible to open, resulting in the jaws becoming stuck on tissue, and the knife blade could not advance.Tissue was noted to be sticking to the jaws, consistent with eschar buildup.The jaws were forced open to remove the device.The device was cleaned often because they knew that cleaning was necessary.The procedure was extended by 30 minutes as a result, and the surgeon changed the device after testing the requested device.Another device was used successfully with the same generator.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: 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: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that the device stopped working, jaws were difficult to open, knife did not advance and the tissue was sticking to the jaws.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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: 24332515
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00226
• Device Sequence Number: 4770956
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830929
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521830929(17)301007(10)52810302X(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 05/01/2026

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: 52810302X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male