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

Model Number	LXMJ37L
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the device jaw was difficult or impossible to close, the lock did not fully grasp tissue, and the device was not fully locked.Another device was used successfully with the same generator.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that the tip of the jaws were damaged and pieces of the jaw overmold were missing.
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: b5, g3, h6 (fdr-c0204).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 procedure, the device jaw was difficult or impossible to close, the lock did not fully grasp tissue and the device was not fully locked.Another ligasure device was used successfully with the same generator.The device did not broke during a procedure and nothing fell on patient's cavity.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that the tip of the jaws were damaged and pieces of the jaw overmold were missing.
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 found the tip of the jaws were damaged.Pieces of the jaw overmold were missing.Functional testing noted that 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 device's knife blade advanced and retracted properly.The device was detected when plugged into generator.It was reported that the device was difficult or impossible to close.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: damaged jaw and missing overmold.The most likely cause for the additional condition was traced to packaging or transport.This issue likely occurred during transit or storage, or possibly as a result of being dropped.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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: 24333131
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00229
• Device Sequence Number: 9744932
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830936
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521830936(17)300430(10)51210118X(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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: LXMJ37L
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMJ37L
• Device Lot Number: 51210118X
• 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: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026; 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026; 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2025
• 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: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown