MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL ENDO GIA; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	EGIA60CTAVM
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Misfire (2532); Mechanics Altered (2984)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the reload had an unknown issue.There was no patient involvement.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident found that the reload was partially fired and deformed clamping mechanism.
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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the reload was partially fired, the clamping mechanism was deformed and the reload had damage to the cutting edge of the knife blade.Functional testing noted that the reload was loaded into a representative instrument.The interlock was overridden.The reload was cycled without hesitation or binding and was applied to test media.All remaining staples were placed and test media was transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the instrument did not work.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The issue may occur under the following conditions: application over tissue that was beyond the recommended thickness range or application with an obstacle incorporated in the jaws.In any of these circumstances, it will become increasingly difficult to actuate the firing handle and the instrument return knobs will be difficult to retract.In addition, staples may not form properly and tissue may not be fully transected.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: failure to completely fire the reload will result in an incomplete cut or incomplete staple formation, which may result in poor hemostasis or leakage.Always inspect the tissue thickness and select an appropriate staple size prior to application of the endo gia¿ ultra universal short, endo gia¿ ultra universal or endo gia¿ ultra universal xl stapler.Overly thick or thin tissue may result in unacceptable staple formation.When positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions, such as clips, are incorporated into the instrument jaws.Firing over an obstruction may result in incomplete cutting action or improperly formed staples.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: ENDO GIA
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 22906088
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-03738
• Device Sequence Number: 15686372
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523003239
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523003239(17)280131(10)N3B0253Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111825
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2025

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: EGIA60CTAVM
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIA60CTAVM
• Device Lot Number: N3B0253Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/31/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2023
• 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