MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN TRI-STAPLE 2.0; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	SIG60CTAMT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 reload had a full staple complement.Two staples could be seen partially protruding from the proximal end of the staple cartridge.Functional testing found that the reload was loaded into an rpa signia handle.The reload was read and a yellow swimlane error was noted.The jaws were clamped and unclamped repeatedly and no abnormalities were observed.The reload was able to be inserted into a 12 millimeter trocar without difficulty.The reload was cycled without hesitation or binding and was applied to test media.All staples were placed and test media was cleanly transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the device was difficult to close the jaws completely.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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 thoracoscopic lung resection, when the cartridge was connected, the screen showed a yellow exclamation mark above the reload swimlane, and it could not be used.Even after reconnecting, the same issue occurred.To resolve the issue, a new cartridge medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found that two staples could be seen partially protruding from the proximal end of the staple cartridge.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: sigphandle, sig power sigphandle handle, (serial #unknown); sigpshell, sig power sigpshell control shell, (lot #unknown); sigadaptshort, sig power sigadaptshort lin short adapt, (serial #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.

• Brand Name: TRI-STAPLE 2.0
• 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: 21399912
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00830
• Device Sequence Number: 8317002
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521543683
• UDI-Public: 10884521543683
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160176
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2025

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: SIG60CTAMT
• Device Catalogue Number: SIG60CTAMT
• Device Lot Number: N4E2178Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/13/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2024
• 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 NOTE ON H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown