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

Catalog Number	ECR45D
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the unk surgery, after fired, noted the staples malformed.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; 5/14/2024 d4: batch # unk 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.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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: 6/13/2024.D4: batch # 274c40.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 unfired with an open package.The returned reload was loaded into a test device.The returned reload was tested for functionality with a test device in the straight position and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the staples meet the staple release criteria.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use do contain the following caution: tissue thickness should be carefully evaluated before firing any stapler.Holding the jaws in place for 15 seconds after closing and prior to firing may result in better compression and staple formation.When positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions such as clips, stents, guide wires, etc.Are within the instrument jaws.The event described could not be confirmed as the reload performed without any difficulties noted.No malformed staples were observed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 274c40, 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 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19315235
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-03619
• Device Sequence Number: 3102236
• 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): 06/13/2024

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: 338C54
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2023
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown