MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD AUTO SUTURE; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number	24055-
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/19/2025
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
It was reported that during a laparoscopic salpingectomy, a grey component was noticed at the end of the trocar as soon as the mandrel was inserted into it, even before the start of the surgery.The gray component was retrieved and the trocar was changed.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 and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the image depicts the obturator inserted into the cannula of the device.The tip of the obturator is gouged.No other visible damage is noted.The visual inspection of the returned product noted that there were no signs of particulate matter inside the package.The obturator, spiked trocar, circular seal and duckbill seal were intact.Functional testing proved the device functioned normally.The top was actuated and the flanges presented themselves cleanly locking into place.The top was actuated in reverse and the flanges retracted perfectly.The returned device is not the same device as in the photograph.It was reported that a grey component was noticed at the end of the trocar as soon as the mandrel was inserted into it.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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: AUTO SUTURE
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24051280
• Report Number: 9612501-2026-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 18497129
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521545137
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521545137(17)291031(10)J4L4388GY
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/01/2026

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: 24055-
• Device Catalogue Number: 24055-
• Device Lot Number: J4L4388GY
• 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: 12/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/28/2024
• 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: Unknown