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

Catalog Number	ECR45D
Medical Device Problem Code	Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, opened the package and noted the metal part of cartridge was deformed.Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 4/30/2024.D4: batch # unk.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 5/21/2024.D4: batch # 113c49.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned reload.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the ecr45d reload was returned unfired with the reload pan partially dislodged from the left proximal side.In addition, 7 double drivers and 4 single drivers missing, making the reload non-functional.No functional test was performed due to the condition of the reload.No conclusion could be reached on what may have caused the reload pan to dislodge.  device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 113c49, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: GOLD RELOAD FOR ECHELON 45
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19213443
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-03324
• Device Sequence Number: 12788514
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/21/2024

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 Catalogue Number: ECR45D
• Device Lot Number: 280C92
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown