MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. GOLD RELOAD FOR ECHELON 45; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	ECR45D
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 8/14/2023.D4: batch # 890a31.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned reload.  visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one ecr45d reload was received partially fired 1/10 with the reload pan partially dislodged from the proximal side.In addition, some drivers missing.No functional test was performed due the condition of the reload.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.It is also possible that handling by the customer could dislodge the pan.Dislodgement as a result of the removal of the reload from the device is the most likely scenario.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 890a31, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, could not fire.Changed another two to continue the surgery, the same problem happened again.Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.

• Brand Name: GOLD RELOAD FOR ECHELON 45
• 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: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17546082
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-05757
• Device Sequence Number: 6369855
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001737
• UDI-Public: 10705036001737
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051002
• 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): 08/14/2023

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 Catalogue Number: ECR45D
• Device Lot Number: 955A84
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown