MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN COOL-TIP; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	ACT1520
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Flow (2991); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the procedure was not able to be completed and was aborted due to the device failed to circulate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the device's electrode was bent.No pieces appeared to be missing.The tubing had been cut.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 the procedure was aborted due to a device-related issue.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The bend to the device is consistent with the failure mode caused by off label use, such as excessive force applied to the electrode, hitting a hard object, or dropping of device.It was also reported that there was a circulation failure, as the water failed to circulate.The reported issue could not be 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.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: COOL-TIP
• 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: 24872964
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-00547
• Device Sequence Number: 13011455
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884524001180
• UDI-Public: (01)10884524001180(17)271031(10)43320024X
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K973297
• 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): 05/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ACT1520
• Device Catalogue Number: ACT1520
• Device Lot Number: 43320024X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Female