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

Model Number	LF1837
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the two devices were difficult or impossible to open during a procedure.After deploying the blade, it took much more force than usual to open the jaws, and this occurred every time the blade was fired.The device was plugged into a generator during the event, and another device was used successfully with the same generator.Despite the defect, the device continued to be used until the end of the case to avoid waste.The procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: lf1837, blunt tip sealer divider lf1837 (lot#53070364x); 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that about 15 minutes, the two ligasure devices were difficult or impossible to open during a procedure.After deploying the blade, it took much more force than usual to open the jaws and this occurred every time the blade was fired.The device was periodically cleaned.The device was plugged into a generator during the event and another ligasure device was used successfully with the same generator.Despite the defect, the device continued to be used until the end of the case to avoid waste.The procedure was completed successfully.No patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3, h6 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
• 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: 24755676
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00502
• Device Sequence Number: 9166273
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521705883
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521705883(17)301102(10)53070364X(20)02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162941
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

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: LF1837
• Device Catalogue Number: LF1837
• Device Lot Number: 53070364X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2025
• 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