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

Model Number	E2450H
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Alarm System (1012); Device Remains Activated (1525)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to use after connection, an error occurred and the switch was always on/constantly in the on state.There was no patient involvement.
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.Functional testing found that the troubleshooting found the pencil had no visual defects and good button tactile.The pencil alarmed when connected to the resistor box and generator.Device switch resistance was measured with multimeter.Readings were observed despite the buttons not being pressed.The electrode insertion/extraction was within the specification.The device was brought to the attention of manufacturing for alarm activations.It was reported that there was alarm activation issue and the switch was always on.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause was supplier related.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: EDGE
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; boulevard insurgentes 19030; tijuana,mx
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; boulevard insurgentes 19030; tijuana,mx
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24414997
• Report Number: 9610849-2026-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 10527101
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524000022
• UDI-Public: (01)10884524000022(17)300531(10)251620001R(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K955836
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/05/2026

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: E2450H
• Device Catalogue Number: E2450H
• Device Lot Number: 251620001R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/10/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2025
• 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: Unknown