MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN EEA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	EEA33
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure to Anastomose (1028)
Date of Event	06/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during use of the circular stapler, an incomplete staple line (partially fired) occurred.Suturing was performed as a staple line reinforcement to resolve the issue.
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
It was reported that during a low anterior resection (lar), an incomplete staple line (partially fired) occurred.Suturing was perfo rmed as a staple line reinforcement to resolve the issue.
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
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the staples were not advanced.Further inspection noted that the green bar was not visible in the indicator window and the safety feature was not engaged.The anvil of the instrument was not tilted and separated from the instrument.For functional testing, a medtronic representative anvil was attached to the center rod without difficulty prior to firing the instrument.It was reported that an incomplete staple line occurred.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The evaluation detected an unreported condition of bent anvil leg.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur if the anvil is manipulated with excessive force during the attachment to the instrument, or if the anvil is mishandled during the removal of fitting accessories.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: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 22542856
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-02190
• Device Sequence Number: 15197337
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523005561
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523005561(17)290131(10)P4B0808
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221003
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2025

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: EEA33
• Device Catalogue Number: EEA33
• Device Lot Number: P4B0808
• 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: 06/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2025; 09/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2025; 09/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2024
• 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