MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. PWRD ECH FLEX 60MM 28CM SHAFT; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	PCE60A
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 07/28/2025.D4: batch #815c94.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 pce60a device was returned with no apparent damage and with no reload present.The device was tested for functionality in the straight position with a test reload and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the staples meet the staple release criteria.During the functional test, it was noticed that the firing speed was abnormally slow.In order to verify the condition of the internal components, the device was disassembled.Upon disassembling, the pcb board was noted to be malfunctioning.No conclusion could be reached as to what may have caused the pcb board to be damaged.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 #pce60a, with lot/batch #c9dg4v, and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 815c94, and no non-conformances were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a gastrectomy procedure, it was observed that the device could not be fired without motor sound on the third firing.The surgeon removed the battery and rotated for 180 degree and reinserted the battery.The device still could not fire and without motor sound.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient consequence nor surgical delay reported.No additional information provided.

• Brand Name: PWRD ECH FLEX 60MM 28CM SHAFT
• 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 00969 ; * 00969 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22630437
• Report Number: 3005075853-2025-05935
• Device Sequence Number: 13030192
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014478
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014478(10)C9DG4V(17)270131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110385
• 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): 07/28/2025

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 Catalogue Number: PCE60A
• Device Lot Number: C9DG4V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/15/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/14/2024
• 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