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

Model Number	RELTACK4XDPT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Advance (2524); Component or Accessory Incompatibility (2897); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Positioning Problem (3009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedure, after the device was fired, the tack did not fully release from shaft and became stuck in the mesh.When the device was pulled away from the surgical site, the reload fell off the shaft.The reload was able to be retrieved.It was also reported that the reload was difficult to load and there was difficulty articulating the device.There was no patient injury.
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 was not attached to the instrument.Two used reload were damaged and one reload has a tack protruding from the distal end.Two new reloads were received.No other abnormalities were observed.It was reported that there was tack penetration, difficult to load and sulu was disengaged.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the reload was improperly loaded.It was also reported that the device was difficult to articulate.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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 remove the shipping wedge until the reload is locked and loaded onto the instrument.Ensure the device is in reload mode, red toggle button exposed, and the device is in the straight position.To load the reliatack device select the appropriate reload, then pull and hold the blue lock switch button, located on top of the instrument, in the back position.Insert the pin located at the distal end of the shaft into the reload.Ensure the arrow on the shaft is aligned with the arrow on the reload.Push the reload onto the distal end of the shaft until the two arrows meet.Release the lock switch button allowing it to return to the forward position.Gently pull on the reload to confirm that the device is properly loaded.Remove the shipping wedge once the reload is properly locked and loaded.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: RELIATACK
• 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: 21509802
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-01079
• Device Sequence Number: 20826717
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521202429
• UDI-Public: 10884521202429
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151659
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/23/2025

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: RELTACK4XDPT
• Device Catalogue Number: RELTACK4XDPT
• Device Lot Number: N4H1907Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown