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

Model Number	030459
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Tissue Breakdown (2681)
Date of Event	01/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: egia60axt egia60 artic extra thicksulu (lot#n4f1632y) 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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a radical lung cancer surgery, the first reload had poor staple formation and staple line incomplete issue.The second reload had an unknown issue.The device was replaced to complete the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the loading unit was partially fired.The loading unit had damage to the cutting edge of the knife blade.The clamping mechanism was deformed.Staple pushers were partially flush with the cartridge.Fully formed staples were present in the proximal end of the loading unit.It was reported that there was staple formation and staple line was incomplete.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when an obstacle has been incorporated in the jaws during application.For the bowed anvil/deformed clamping mechanism/partially flushed staple pushers may occur if the application over tissue that is beyond the recommended thickness range.Application with an obstacle incorporated in the jaws.In any of these circumstances, 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: when positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions, such as clips are incorporated into the instrument jaws.Firing over an obstruction may result in incomplete cutting action and/or improperly formed staples.Select a loading unit with the appropriate staple size for the tissue thickness.Overly thick or thin tissue may result in unacceptable staple formation.Always include the combined thickness of the tissue and of any staple line reinforcement material in use when choosing the proper staple cartridge.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: 21191768
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00347
• Device Sequence Number: 3467053
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523002904
• UDI-Public: 10884523002904
• 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: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2025

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: 030459
• Device Catalogue Number: 030459
• Device Lot Number: T3J003X
• 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: 01/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown