MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN ENDO GIA; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number EGIATRS60AXT

Device Problems Break (1069); Separation Failure (2547)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/15/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the returned device had a deformed clamping mechanism, staple pushers were flush with the cartridge, and the knife-bar assembly was buckled.It was reported that after firing, the reinforcement material did not release from the device as expected.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur if the device had been applied on tissue beyond the indicated range.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: failure to completely fire the reload will result in an incomplete cut and/or incomplete staple formation, which may result in poor hemostasis and/or leakage.Always inspect the tissue thickness and select an appropriate staple size prior to application of the stapler.Overly thick or thin tissue may result in unacceptable staple formation.When positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions, such as clips, are incorporated into the instrument jaws.Firing over an obstruction may result in incomplete cutting action and/or improperly formed staples.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter during a pancreatectomy, after firing the device, the buttress material was stuck on the reload after firing and the surgeon needed to use a scalpel to separate the buttress material with the reload.There was no patient harm.Pli10: medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that based on the evidence available the reported condition of tissue stuck on device was confirmed.

• Brand Name: ENDO GIA
• Type of Device: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa hernandez ; 60 middletown ave; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 10732985
• MDR Text Key: 212971671
• Report Number: 1219930-2020-04436
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521191006
• UDI-Public: 10884521191006
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: HK
• PMA/PMN Number: K133938
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/26/2020

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2022
• Device Model Number: EGIATRS60AXT
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIATRS60AXT
• Device Lot Number: N9G0695KY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/17/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/07/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/26/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1