MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. PWRD ECH FLEX 45MM 44CM SHAFT; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	PLE45A
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that a ple45a device (b) packaging was returned, the device was removed from the external package box and it was found that a ple45a device was received inside the sterile package, with no apparent damage.And packaging artwork of the returned device belong to a ple45a.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this batch and lot were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch and lot.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device, batch, lot and packaging are correct.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: ¿received 1bx of ethple45a labeled with a different lot number and expiration date than what was actually in the box.Item ethple45a was received with the outer carton sticker lot # t9468y, exp-2022-07-31 but the actual medline: 200434745 -ethple45a - (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 8/31/2021.Additional information: are any photos available of the outer carton sticker? the outer carton was not returned and this would be helpful for our investigation of this event.There are no pictures available.

• Brand Name: PWRD ECH FLEX 45MM 44CM SHAFT
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• MDR Report Key: 11897776
• Report Number: 3005075853-2021-03005
• Device Sequence Number: 1413687
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014379
• UDI-Public: 10705036014379
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110385
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/05/2021

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: 01/31/2020
• Device Model Number: PLE45A
• Device Catalogue Number: PLE45A
• Device Lot Number: P91L29
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/17/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1