MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN ENDO RETRACT II; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number	176647
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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 a low anterior resection procedure, a black plastic device component snapped inside the patient while working in a narrow pelvis with excess pressure.The plastic part that snapped fell into the cavity of the patient and was subsequently retrieved.A new device was opened to complete the case.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: a2, a3a, b5, g3 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 procedure, a black plastic device component snapped inside the patient while working in a narrow pelvis with excess pressure.The plastic part that snapped fell into the cavity of the patient and was subsequently retrieved by the surgeon on completed abdominal wash out.It was noted that an x-ray was not performed.A new device was opened to complete the case.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, 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 clevis fixture was broken on both sides of the device.The broken pieces were received in a sample jar.During functional testing, the blades of device opened and closed without difficulty.It was reported that a black plastic device component snapped inside the patient while working in a narrow pelvis with excess pressure.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur because of the instrument being forced beyond its indicated use due to applying excessive stress over the clevis.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: the device is contraindicated for certain applications.The device should be disposed of properly.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 RETRACT II
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 22976996
• Report Number: 2647580-2025-02712
• Device Sequence Number: 18377115
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523000856
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523000856(17)290430(10)P4E0857
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K920068
• 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): 10/28/2025

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 Model Number: 176647
• Device Catalogue Number: 176647
• Device Lot Number: P4E0857
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2025
• 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: 09/09/2025; 10/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025; 10/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2024
• 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 Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Male