MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. WHITE RELOAD FOR ECHELON 45; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	ECR45W
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, it was observed that the staples were malformed after firing.Changed to another one to continue the procedure but the same problem happened again.Changed to a new one to complete the procedure.There was no patient consequence nor surgical delay reported.No additional information provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 09/05/2025 d4: batch #unk.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device ecr45w with lot number 225c35; 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 11/03/2025.D4: batch #983a57.Corrected data: h4.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 determined that one ecr45w reload was received unfired with an open package.The returned reload was loaded into a test device.The returned reload was tested for functionality with a test device in the straight position and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The cut line was complete and the remaining staples met the staple form release criteria.However, 1 staple was noted to be missing along the staple line, this staple do not create a fluid path.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this batch number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached on what may have caused the missing staples.It should be noted that all devices are inspected 100% for staple presence by an automated vision system and are visually inspected 100% as a final check.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 983a57, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.

• Brand Name: WHITE RELOAD FOR ECHELON 45
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22980115
• Report Number: 3005075853-2025-07054
• Device Sequence Number: 8973265
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001768
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036001768(10)225C35(17)271130
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051002
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2025

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: ECR45W
• Device Lot Number: 225C35
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ECR45D; ECR45W
• Patient Sex: Unknown