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

Model Number	RELTACK4XDPT
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3.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
It was reported that during the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair , during mesh fixation, the reload disengaged into the patient and was subsequently removed with a laparoscopic grasper.Another tacker was opened and used to complete the procedure.No patient com plications have been reported as a result of this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair , during mesh fixation, the tip of the tacker fell into the patient and was subsequently removed with a laparoscopic grasper.Additionally, the reload disengaged also into the cavity of the patient.Another tacker was opened and used to complete the procedure.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: g1.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3, h3, h6 h3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Functional testing found that the articulation knob functioned properly.The sulu was reloaded.The handle could be actuated and cycled properly and the next tack was protruding.A test sulu from lot #n4h1907y could be loaded onto the returned instrument.The instrument and test sulu were applied to the appropriate test media.The tacks deployed and seated properly in the test media.It was reported that the sulu was disengaged.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue could be due to excessive manipulation or to improper loading and/or unloading of the sulu.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: caution: 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 (unarticulated) 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 that 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.Instructions for unloading: push the left side of the toggle button to expose the red portion of the button and ensure that the device is in the straight (unarticulated) position.Pull and hold the blue lock switch button, located on top of the instrument, in the back position.Pull the reload off of the shaft of the device.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
It was reported that during the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair , during mesh fixation, the reload disengaged into the patient and was subsequently removed with a laparoscopic grasper.Another tacker was opened and used to complete the procedure.No patient com plications have been reported as a result of this event.

• 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; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21894404
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-01925
• Device Sequence Number: 8174793
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521202429
• UDI-Public: 10884521202429
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2025

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: 04/11/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; 04/30/2025; 06/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025; 05/08/2025; 07/03/2025
• 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: Male