MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC EMPRINT SX; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	CABK8666L
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	02/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: cabk8666l, sensor cabk8666l lap ultrasound tracking (lot#31494749) 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 liver ablation, the first sensor was observed by the physician to not stay attached to the distal end of the ultrasound probe.Upon removal, the physician noticed that both clips holding the sensor broke off.One was retrieved from the patient cavity.The other was outside of the patient.It was thought that the sensor might have become caught on the trocar.The labeling was followed throughout the procedure.
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.Visual inspection noted that both of the clips that secure the sensor to the catheter were broken and had become separated from the rest of the sensor.Both broken pieces were returned.It was reported that the component disengaged.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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: EMPRINT SX
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette 80026
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette 80026
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24594073
• Report Number: 1723170-2026-00408
• Device Sequence Number: 21421374
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521703346
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521703346(17)270616(10)31494749
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171358
• 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): 03/26/2026

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: CABK8666L
• Device Catalogue Number: CABK8666L
• Device Lot Number: 31494749
• 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: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Female