MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN EEA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	TRIEEA31MT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Form Staple (2579); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure to Anastomose (1028)
Date of Event	08/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 the procedure; there were presence of malformed staples.The surgeon had to perform a leak test a couple of times and leakage was observed.To address the issue, the staple line was reinforced with sutures specifically around the area where the staples were found to be defective.The surgical time was extended for about 30 minutes as a result.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that there was presence of malformed staples and leakage was observed during leak test.The reported issues could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications 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: 22810637
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-02506
• Device Sequence Number: 15691113
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521593046
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521593046(17)300228(10)P5C1458(20)03
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221005
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 10/24/2025

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: TRIEEA31MT
• Device Catalogue Number: TRIEEA31MT
• Device Lot Number: P5C1458
• 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: 08/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2025
• 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: Male