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

Catalog Number	SR55
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 1/13/2026.D4: batch # 338d27.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ees for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned reload.The analysis found that one sr55 reload was returned unfired with the swing tab in the unlocked position.Also, it was noted that the "doghouse" component of the cartridge was crushed and damaged, making the reload nonfunctionally.No functional test could be performed due to the condition of the reload.A probable cause for the damage in the reloads indicates that the cartridge reload was improperly loaded (long loaded); then, closing the lever damaged the knife shroud.This may appear as the device not closing.Make sure the cartridge is inside the channel track and the proper loading technique is being used.Please reference the instructions for use for additional information.As part of ees 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 batch number 338d27, and no non-conformances 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 during the unk surgery, could not fire.Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.

• Brand Name: 55 MM NTLC SELECTABLE RELOAD
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24059045
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-00442
• Device Sequence Number: 9465912
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036002826
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036002826(17)291031(10)367D49
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/13/2026

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: SR55
• Device Lot Number: 367D49
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2024
• 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