MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY OVERSTITCH NXT ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING SYSTEM; ENDOSCOPIC TISSUE APPROXIMATION DEVICE

Model Number	ESS-G02-NXT
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	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6 device code a0501 is being used to capture the reportable event of cap - detachment of device or device component.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an overstitch nxt 7 was used during an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, it was reported that the end cap got loose.After cinching the suture, the device was removed and fixed with replacement tape.The end cap became loose again during use; however, the procedure was able to be successfully completed with the device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: OVERSTITCH NXT ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPIC TISSUE APPROXIMATION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY; 1120 s. capital of texas hwy; bldg 1 suite 300; austin TX 78746
• Manufacturer (Section G): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY COSTA RICA S.R.L; alajuela, 02 ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: arlene acevedo gutierrez ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 7877968283
• MDR Report Key: 22286773
• Report Number: 3005099803-2025-02747
• Device Sequence Number: 15533608
• Product Code: OCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10811955020893
• UDI-Public: (01)10811955020893(11)240916(17)270831(10)2024090545
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231553
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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: ESS-G02-NXT
• Device Catalogue Number: ESS-G02-NXT
• Device Lot Number: 2024090545
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/16/2024
• 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