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

Model Number	E1455
Medical Device Problem Codes	Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure, the clear insulation of the electrode fell into the patient's cavity/body.It was fully retrieved but x-ray was not required to assist in locating the pieces.This had apparently happened several times at several of musc locations.There was no patient injury.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d3 (mfr address), d9, 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 clear insulation was detached from the electrode.Damage to the blue shrink wrap was also observed.Functional testing found that when attaching and detaching the electrode, user should be grasping the electrode by the more durable overmold.Using tools will inflict damage and may result in detachment of the clear piece of insulation.It was reported that the device component was disengaged and the insulation was damaged.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur with consistent misuse.Off label technique inserting and extracting the electrode and/or modifying the insulation.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: do not modify or add to the insulation of activate electrodes.Grasp the insulation sleeve on the electrode.Insert the electrode into the pencil.Inspect the electrode for insulation damage and coating damage.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: 24415816
• Report Number: 3026612481-2026-00013
• Device Sequence Number: 10569344
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521713178
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521713178(17)280630(10)231980259R(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: 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: E1455
• Device Catalogue Number: E1455
• Device Lot Number: 231980259R
• 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: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2023
• 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