MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENDO ILS 21MM, CURVED; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	ECS21A
Medical Device Problem Code	Ejection Problem (4009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/07/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a roux-en-y the second time they had the anvil stuck in the upper esophagus.They were able to bring it back up but really had to work at it for thirty plus minutes.The procedure was completed with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #: unknown.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Could you please provide more details how anvil was removed? was there a change in the procedure? if yes, please explain.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be field as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 05/17/2022.Additional information was requested, and the following was received: i have no additional information at this time.

• Brand Name: ENDO ILS 21MM, CURVED
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo
• MDR Report Key: 14219951
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-02724
• Device Sequence Number: 19951788
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036003489
• UDI-Public: 10705036003489
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K940967
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/27/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ECS21A
• Device Catalogue Number: ECS21A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown