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

Model Number	ABSTACK30X
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2025
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 hernia, prior to patient use, when the packaging of the tacker was opened.It was found that the shaft was already broken.A new tacker was used to resolve the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: a1- no patient involvement additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the tube shaft was observed to be broken.Tacks were observed in the shaft.Observed damage aligns with returned image analysis.It was reported that during the laparoscopic hernia, prior to patient use, when the packaging of the tacker was opened, it was found that the shaft was already broken.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur if the instrument is applied with excessive force or side load, causing excess torque on the rotating helices and tube shaft, which can cause poor tack penetration.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: appropriate force should be applied to the handle of the device when placing tacks.Excessive force may result in damage to the tissue, device and/or the material being fixated.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: ABSORBATACK
• 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: 22093518
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-02296
• Device Sequence Number: 12494164
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521184213
• UDI-Public: 10884521184213
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123109
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/28/2025

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: ABSTACK30X
• Device Catalogue Number: ABSTACK30X
• Device Lot Number: N4E1853Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2024
• 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