MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. 55 MM NTLC SELECTABLE RELOAD; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	SR55
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 12/2/2025.D4: batch # unk.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that before and unk procedure that the knives were extended and visible on the magazines.No patient harm nor significant delay reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 12/30/2025 investigation summary this is an analysis of two photos submitted to ethicon endo-surgery for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos shows an opened packaging and two reloads with the knife exposed and one of them had the proximal staples protruding.Based on the photos reviewed, the event described is confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.As part of ethicon endo-surgery quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Device history review a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot 438d04, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: 55 MM NTLC SELECTABLE RELOAD
• 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23693765
• Report Number: 3005075853-2025-09110
• Device Sequence Number: 10288694
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036002826
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036002826(17)291231(10)438D04
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092577
• 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): 12/30/2025

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: SR55
• Device Lot Number: 438D04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2025
• 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: Unknown