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

Catalog Number	PCE60A
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 1/17/2024.D4: batch # 197a62.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 two gst60b reloads(b and c) present.Both reloads were received fully fired.In addition, the reload(b) was noted to be bent, with the pan detached from the reload.The device was returned with a non-working firing mechanism.No further functional test could be performed due to the condition of the device.In order to verify the condition of the internal components, the device was disassembled.Upon disassembling, the pcb board was noted to be non-functional.Regarding the condition of the reload(b), it is also possible that handling by the customer could dislodge the pan and damaged cartridge.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 our quality process, the manufacturing records of this batch number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch as part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as to what may have caused the pcb board to be damaged.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 197a62, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, could not fire.Changed another one 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: PWRD ECH FLEX 60MM 28CM SHAFT
• 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: 18526780
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-00475
• Device Sequence Number: 20428922
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/17/2024

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: 02/29/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: PCE60A
• Device Lot Number: V94G5G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/05/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2021
• 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: GST60B.
• Patient Sex: Unknown