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

Model Number	EGIA60CTAMT
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the curved reload did not close completely when inserted into the stapler.Another device was used to resolve the issue.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: unknown endo gi, unknown endo gia instrument (lot#:unknown) 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 lobectomy, the curved reload did not close completely when inserted into the stapler.Another reload was used to resolve the issue.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted two images of the reload.The jaws were clamped.The jaw gap appeared abnormally large.The staple cartridge was partially visible.No staple pushers or staples were protruding from the cartridge.The proximal end of the cartridge could not be examined.It was reported that the jaws did not close completely.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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: d9, g3, h3, h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and photos were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the reload had a full staple complement.The jaws were open.Functional testing noted that the reload was loaded into a representative instrument.The jaws were clamped and a noticeable gap could been seen which prevented the reload from being inserted into a trocar.It was reported that the jaws did not close completely.The reported issue was confirmed.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to device design.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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: 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: 23451866
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-05036
• Device Sequence Number: 15746769
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523003246
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523003246(17)280831(10)N3J1916Y(20)02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2026

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: EGIA60CTAMT
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIA60CTAMT
• Device Lot Number: N3J1916Y
• 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: 10/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2026; 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026; 03/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown