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HARMONIC ACE+7 SHEARS W/ ADV. HEMOSTASIS

Received May 16, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 15, 2026

Report 3032391-2026-00012 · MDR key 25194833

Device

Generic name

Harmonic Ace+7 Shears 5mm X 36cm

Manufacturer

Medline Renewal

Catalog number

HARH36R

Lot number

562173

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Overheating of Device

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT, 36HARMONIC ARE MELTING INSIDE OF PATIENTS. TWO OF THEM MELTED TODAY BACK TO BACK. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT, 36HARMONIC ARE MELTING INSIDE OF PATIENTS. TWO OF THEM MELTED TODAY BACK TO BACK.