MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL RELIATACK; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	RELTACK5RDPT
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2025
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
According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic abdominal wall incisional hernia repair, after replacing the cartridge, the first f iring resulted in the tack not fully deploying and the cartridge tip failing to detach from the tack despite fully squeezing the handle, a second squeeze released it, but the next tack again deployed only partially.A third firing was attempted outside the patient¿s body, and the tack still did not fully deploy.A new device was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
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 reload was returned disengaged from the yellow shipping tab.A tack was observed to be protruding from the end of the reload.Inspection of the proximal end of the reload noted the timing was disrupted.It was reported that tacks did not fully deploy.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the reload was improperly loaded.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.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: do not attempt to remove the shipping wedge until the reload is locked and loaded onto the instrument.Ensure the device is in reload mode, red toggle button exposed, and the device is in the straight position.To load the reliatack device select the appropriate reload, then pull and hold the blue lock switch button, located on top of the instrument, in the back position.Insert the pin located at the distal end of the shaft into the reload.Ensure the arrow on the shaft is aligned with the arrow on the reload.Push the reload onto the distal end of the shaft until the two arrows meet.Release the lock switch button allowing it to return to the forward position.Gently pull on the reload to confirm that the device is properly loaded.Remove the shipping wedge once the reload is properly locked and loaded.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: RELIATACK
• 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: 23897810
• Report Number: 1219930-2025-06066
• Device Sequence Number: 5081289
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521202402
• UDI-Public: (01)20884521202402(17)270930(10)N4K2089Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151659
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/27/2026

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: RELTACK5RDPT
• Device Catalogue Number: RELTACK5RDPT
• Device Lot Number: N4K2089Y
• 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: 12/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2024
• 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 Sex: Male