MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. PROXIMATE*CUTTER RELOAD UNIT; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	TCR75
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unk procedure, the reload get fired but staple pins does not get deployed.Managed with another reload of tcr75.There was no delay and the procedure was completed successfully.No patient consequences were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 12/26/2025.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 lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Did the device staple? if the device stapled, was the staple line complete? if the device stapled, what was the shape of the staples (b-formation, irregular, legs straight)? did the device cut? if the device cut, was the cut line complete? were the cut line and staple lines equal? was the device fired across a staple line? if yes, how was the issue addressed? is the current patient status known? was there any patient consequence or change in the post-operative care of the patient as a result of the event? 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: 1/12/2026.D4: batch # 450d12.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for thorough evaluation, which included visual inspections and functional testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one tcr75 reload was received with no apparent damage.The reload was returned fully fired with one b-formed staple on the channel was noted.No functional test could be performed due to the condition of the reload.In addition, a tyvek was received along with the sample.As part of ees quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the reload was returned fully fired with no apparent damage.Device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 450d12, and no non-conformances were identified.

• 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: 23899405
• Report Number: 3005075853-2025-09816
• Device Sequence Number: 5030448
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036013136
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036013136(17)300131(10)470D46
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K020779
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/12/2026

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 Catalogue Number: TCR75
• Device Lot Number: 470D46
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2025
• 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