MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. RELOADS FOR LINEAR CUTTERS; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	6R45B
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Component code: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the 6r45b reload was received with the reload lock out damaged and partially fired 1/4.No functional test could be performed due to the condition of the reload.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.The damage to the reload lockout spring is consistent with damage observed when the firing cycle is started, interrupted, released, and restarted.When firing the device make sure that the firing stroke is completed.Do not partially fire the device.Fire the device by squeezing the firing trigger completely until it rests on the closing trigger.Once the firing cycle has been initiated, it must be completed.If the re-initiation of firing is resumed, the device will lockout.Firing through the lockout mechanism will break the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the device could not be fired at the 1st firing.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: RELOADS FOR LINEAR CUTTERS
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 13309606
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-00405
• Device Sequence Number: 3424714
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036000846
• UDI-Public: 10705036000846
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2022

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 Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
• Device Model Number: 6R45B
• Device Catalogue Number: 6R45B
• Device Lot Number: U5F702
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown