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

Model Number	FORCEFX-8C
Medical Device Problem Codes	Connection Problem (2900); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Burn(s) (1757)
Date of Event	01/30/2026
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 during a right-sided radical mastectomy, a non-medtronic ablation electrode was connected to the high-frequency electrosurgical unit, the chief surgeon requested that the ablation electrode be switched from hand control to foot control.While removing the converter plug, the circulating nurse's left index finger was burned, with a blister observed locally.Immediate ice application was given.The surgery with the patient was completed successfully.Photo received showed that the monopolar port 1 was utilized.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted an adverse event occurring on the tissue of the patient.A comprehensive examination could not be performed, because the returned sample was not received in a state that allowed full functional or visual assessment.It was reported that there was an adverse event without identified device or use problem.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.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: FORCE FX
• 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: 24630621
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00402
• Device Sequence Number: 12936165
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524001562
• UDI-Public: (01)10884524001562(11)160421
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944602
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2026

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: FORCEFX-8C
• Device Catalogue Number: FORCEFX-8C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Female