MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. 55MM SELECTABLE NEW TLC; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	NTLC55
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent 7/15/2025.D4 batch #827c69.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that one ntlc55 device was returned with the anvil partially detached from the distal end and no reload present.The anvil posts of the distal end appear to be damaged as if the anvil was tearing off the device.In addition, the anvil shroud showed the one lock broken that support the metal body.No functional test could be performed due to the condition of the device.Based on the condition of the anvil, the reported complaint was confirmed by an external cause as improper handling.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure that the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 827c69, and no non-conformances were identified.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: 1.Did the device staple? 2.If the device stapled, was the staple line complete? 3.If the device stapled, what was the shape of the staples (b-formation, irregular, legs straight)? 4.Did the device cut? 5.If the device cut, was the cut line complete? 6.Were the cut line and staple lines equal? 7.Was the device fired across a staple line? 8.Please provide details as to how the reload did not work.9.Did the reload lock out and would not work? 10.Did the reload begin to staple and cut, but then jammed? 11.Did the device staple, but there was no cut line? 12.Is the current patient status known? 13.Was there any patient consequence or change in the post-operative care of the patient as a result of the event? (extended hospital stay, readmission, re-operation, etc.).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure the device was not working.

• Brand Name: 55MM SELECTABLE NEW TLC
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22511556
• Report Number: 3005075853-2025-05558
• Device Sequence Number: 9265476
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036002611
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036002611(17)290131(10)827C69
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092577
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/15/2025

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 Catalogue Number: NTLC55
• Device Lot Number: 827C69
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/09/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/09/2024
• 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