MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN RELIATACK; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	RELTACK3X10SW
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)
Date of Event	09/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic ventral hernia, there was difficulty loading the reload into the handle but was ultimately able to be loaded.When the device was being fired to tack the mesh, the reload cartridge popped off and the tack fell into the patient cavity.The reload cartridge was damaged.An x-ray was performed to locate and retrieve the tack.Another device was opened to resolve the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the device was received with a bent/damaged reload.It was reported that there was difficulty loading the reload into the handle but was ultimately able to be loaded.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur when excessive force is applied during clinical application.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: appropriate force should be applied to the handle of the device when placing tacks.Excessive force may result in damage to the tissue, device and/or the material being fixated.Apply external counter pressure to the area immediately opposite the distal end of the device when firing tacks in a straight, non-articulated position.Moderate external counter pressure is needed for adequate tack deployment in an articulated position.Excessive force or torque may damage the shaft of the device.Appropriate force should be applied to the handle of the device when placing tacks.Excessive force could result in damage to the tissue and/or the material being fixated.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: RELIATACK
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 17864947
• Report Number: 1219930-2023-04208
• Device Sequence Number: 12307793
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521726376
• UDI-Public: 10884521726376
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140609
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: RELTACK3X10SW
• Device Catalogue Number: RELTACK3X10SW
• Device Lot Number: N2C0192Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown