MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN EEA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	TRIEEA31XT
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure to Anastomose (1028)
Date of Event	05/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an open sigmoidectomy, using the 31 millimeter extra thick circular stapler, the staple line was incomplete, and the staple did not close properly.After firing, it was observed that only part of the posterior surface was stapled, while the anterior surface remained open.A manual anastomosis was performed using a different manufacturer's suture to replace the staple line, leaving the anastomosis end-to-side.
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
Additional information: d3 (mfr name and address), d4 (udi#), g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted two unformed staples are on the tissue donut.It was reported that the staple line was incomplete and the staple did not close properly.The reported issues were 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.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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: EEA
• Common Device Name: STAPLER, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 22140918
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-01705
• Device Sequence Number: 8233285
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521593053
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521593053(17)261231(10)P2A0852
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172361
• 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): 08/06/2025

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: TRIEEA31XT
• Device Catalogue Number: TRIEEA31XT
• Device Lot Number: P2A0852
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Male