| Model Number |
SIG30CTAV |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Fire (2610); Expulsion (2933)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/26/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, in a thoracoscopic left upper lobectomy, while in the blood vessel, firing could not be done at all.Staples have come out around the proximal side of the cartridge's jaw.Another reload was used to complete the case.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant product: egiaushort, egiaushort endogia ultra univ sht stap (lot#unknown) 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 partially fired and the interlock was engaged.The sled and staples were visible at the cut line.The jaw of the reload was open.Staple pushers were visible at the cut line.Functional testing noted that the reload was loaded into a representative handle.The interlock was overridden and the reload was applied to test media.All remaining staples were placed, and test media was transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the instrument did not fire.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the firing handle has not been completely cycled.It was also reported that the staple pre-fired.The reported issue could not be 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.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: failure to completely fire the reload will result in an incomplete cut or incomplete staple formation, which may result in poor hemostasis or leakage.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.
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