MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER LIGASURE IMPACT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	LF4318
Medical Device Problem Codes	Protective Measures Problem (3015); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/07/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary: one device was received for evaluation.The returned product met specification as received.Visual inspection found no defects.The device knife blade was not exposed while the jaws were opened.The reported conditions were not confirmed.The jaws opened and closed properly when the handle was retracted and released.The knife blade advanced and retracted smoothly along the knife track.The knife cut of the device was tested on a silicone test strip with acceptable results.The knife blade was also inspected under microscope and no issue was found.The device was activated ten times on a saline soaked towel with satisfactory results.All seal cycles were completed satisfactorily and end tones were heard indicating completed activation cycles.The device was activated with the rotation knob in various positions to detect any problematic activation issues.The investigation found the device to function normally and within specifications.The instructions for use (ifu) states, keep the instrument jaws clean.Build up of eschar may reduce sealing and/or cutting effectiveness.Wipe jaw surfaces and edges with a wet gauze pad as needed.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during the total pelvic resection, at cutting process, the knife did not move and it was stuck without any movement.The knife, advanced and was exposed, after that it stopped.Surgery was completed by another device.No patient injury.

• Brand Name: LIGASURE IMPACT
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG DC BOULDER; 5920 longbow dr; boulder CO 80301 3299
• MDR Report Key: 8144456
• Report Number: 1717344-2018-01605
• Device Sequence Number: 10828720
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521165311
• UDI-Public: 10884521165311
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123444
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/07/2018

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 Expiration Date: 03/01/2023
• Device Model Number: LF4318
• Device Catalogue Number: LF4318
• Device Lot Number: 80610222X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2018
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 72