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

Model Number	030457
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic radical rectal cancer surgery, when closing the low rectal incision, the surgeon was able to press the green button however the handle could not be squeezed and therefore the device did not fire.Another device was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant medical products: egiaustnd, egiaustnd endogia ultra univ std stap(lot#:p4d1114s) medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted an access hole was cut into the instrument body for visualization of the firing rack.Sheared teeth were visible on the firing rack.It was reported that the instrument did not fire.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur in any of the following circumstances, firing over tissue that is beyond the recommended thickness range.Firing with an obstacle incorporated in the jaws.Attempting to fire a reload that is in interlock.In each circumstance, it will become increasingly difficult to actuate the firing handle and the instrument return knobs will be difficult to retract.In addition, staples may not form properly, and tissue may not be fully transected.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: preoperative radiotherapy may result in changes to tissue.These changes may, for example, cause the tissue thickness to exceed the indicated range thickness for the staple size.Careful consideration should be given to any pre-surgical treatment the patient may have undergone and in corresponding selection of staple size.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: ENDO GIA
• 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: 21066344
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 19652683
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523002881
• UDI-Public: 10884523002881
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111825
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2025

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 Model Number: 030457
• Device Catalogue Number: 030457
• Device Lot Number: T4B276X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/26/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Female