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

Model Number	EGIA45AXT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Misfire (2532); Firing Problem (4011)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: unknown endo gi unknown endo gia instrument - (lot#unknown).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 procedure, the device was difficult to fire.A new reload was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident is that the device partially fired with the interlock engaged.The staple pushers were visible at the 2cm cut line.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the reload was partially fired with the interlock engaged.The jaws were open.Staple pushers were visible at the 2 cm cut line.Functional testing found that the reload was loaded into a representative instrument.The interlock was overridden and the reload was applied to test media.All remaining staples were placed, and test media was cleanly transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the instrument was difficult to fire.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can occur if occur when the firing handle has not been completely cycled.If the instrument return knobs are retracted at any point once the firing cycle has begun, the reload will engage into safety interlock and prevent further attempts to fire by ceasing the placement of staples and tissue transection and prevent patient harm.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: failure to completely fire the reload will result in an incomplete cut and/or incomplete staple formation, which may result in poor hemostasis and/or leakage.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: 21273936
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00546
• Device Sequence Number: 8080190
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523003185
• UDI-Public: 10884523003185
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111825
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/29/2025

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: EGIA45AXT
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIA45AXT
• Device Lot Number: N3A0094Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/15/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2023
• 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: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown