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

Model Number	EGIA45CTAMT
Medical Device Problem Code	Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: sigphandle, sig power sigphandle handle (serial# unknown), sigadaptstnd, sig power sigadaptstnd linear adapter (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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, prior to use of a device, the reload was difficult to straighten or return to neutral position.Another reload was used with the same handle and adapter to resolve the issue.There was no patient involved.
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 that the reload had a full staple complement.The adapter noted a bent articulation flag.The proximal end of the reload adapter was broken.Functional testing was precluded due to the noted damage.It was reported that the device was difficult to straighten.The reported issue was confirmed.This issue can occur due to over flexure of the reload while attached to the instrument.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: of broken adapter that is related to the reported condition.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: do not attempt to insert or remove the instrument from the trocar sleeve if the instrument is in the articulated position.Replication of this condition can occur if the loading unit is forcefully rotated while only partially inserted into the instrument shaft or if trying to remove loading unit without articulation lever being in neutral position.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: 21461996
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-00968
• Device Sequence Number: 7680388
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521138056
• UDI-Public: 10884521138056
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/18/2025

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: EGIA45CTAMT
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIA45CTAMT
• Device Lot Number: N3F0056Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown