MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Covidien LigaSure XP; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

Model Number	LXMJ23S
Medical Device Problem Code	Energy Output Problem (1431)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during lobectomy procedure, the device was connected to the generator and output sound was heard; however, it could not be confirmed that output was being delivered in the surgical field.The device had no seal with no evidence of energy delivery and end tones heard. a new product was connected to the same generator and the first sealing was performed without any issues on approximately 8 to 10 millimeter in the interlobar / interlobar region. there was no patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
Since the output could not be confirmed, the handle was opened without waiting for the seal completion sound (because it was released from the switch), which caused a re-grasp alert.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: vlft10gen, vlft10gen ft series energy platformx1 (serial no.# 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.
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 XP
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
• Manufacturer (Section D): Covidien; 6044 longbow court; boulder CO 80301 -329
• Manufacturer (Section G): Covidien; 6044 longbow court; boulder CO 80301 -329
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112--439 ; +1(800)646-4633
• MDR Report Key: 50941719
• Report Number: 1717344-2026-01334
• Device Sequence Number: 10722587
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521830929
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521830929(17)310311(10)60710112X(20)02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223158
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2026

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: LXMJ23S
• Device Catalogue Number: LXMJ23S
• Device Lot Number: 60710112X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2026
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown