MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC. Harmonic; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Catalog Number	HAR1136
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Read Input Signal (1581)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure the generator displayed the message ¿clean the blade.¿ the blade was cleaned according to the on-screen instructions, and the device was activated for approximately 2 seconds with the jaws open.The generator then displayed a second message indicating ¿damaged blade ¿ replace harmonic instrument.¿ the device was disconnected and reconnected; however, the same error message reappeared.The device had been used correctly throughout the procedure, and cleaned regularly with a moist gauze pad in accordance with recommended practice.There was no impact on the patient.The procedure was only slightly prolonged due to troubleshooting and replacement of with a new device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 9/22/2026 d4 batch#: a99z52 additional information was requested and the following was obtained: was there any reported patient or user harm? no was there a significant delay? no investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.The device was returned with the distal tip of the blade broken off and not returned.The remaining blade portion was scratched, with evidence of contact with metal in or out of the operative field.During functional testing on energy systems, an alert screen was displayed.A probable cause for the device to stop activating and the energy systems to display an alert screen is blade damage.The device was disassembled to verify the internal components, and no anomalies were found.Probable causes of blade damage, including breakage, are external contact during pre-op or general use, blade contact with other devices, staples or clips during the procedure, or using any means other than the blade wrench to attach or detach the blade.Once minor blade damage has occurred, subsequent activations may increase the severity of the blade damage.This in turn can result in activation issues such as failing the pre-run test with the generator and displaying an alert screen.These alert screens that can result are such as ¿blade error detected¿ or "relaxed pressure on blade" followed by a ¿replace instrument¿ screen later in the procedure.Continued usage of the damage blade can result in a broken blade.As part of ees quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot/batch a99z52, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: Harmonic
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; +1(303)552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 50856414
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-07857
• Device Sequence Number: 21220812
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036026167
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200841
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2026

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 Catalogue Number: HAR1136
• Device Lot Number: A9M093
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2026
• 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