MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. PWRD ECH FLEX 60MM 28CM SHAFT; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	PCE60A
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #331a54.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.As part of ethicon's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, after fired, noted some staples malformed with irregular shape.Used suture to oversew.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 11/3/2022.D4: batch #331a54.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one pce60a device was returned with no apparent damage and with an ecr60w reload partially loaded on the device.The reload was received partially fired 1/16.The returned device and reload were tested for functionality in the straight position by resetting and reloading it into the device.The device achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the remaining staples meet the staple form release criteria.It is possible that while loading the reload, the reload was pushed farther back than the reload alignment slot resulting in the knife pushing the one-piece sled forward and locking the reload.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.

• Brand Name: PWRD ECH FLEX 60MM 28CM SHAFT
• 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: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15573393
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-06771
• Device Sequence Number: 6077291
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014478
• UDI-Public: 10705036014478
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/03/2022

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Model Number: PCE60A
• Device Catalogue Number: PCE60A
• Device Lot Number: V9553F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/09/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ECR60W
• Patient Sex: Unknown