MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN TA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	TA4548L
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanics Altered (2984)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Tissue Breakdown (2681)
Date of Event	01/17/2026
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 low anterior resection, the loading unit did not fire despite full, complete squeezes of the handle.The handle returned to the open position following the first full squeeze and remained in the closed position after the second complete squeeze.The procedure required resection and re-stapling to resolve the issue.As a result, the surgical time was extended by 20 minutes.
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.Functional testing found that an rpa representative instrument was used for testing.The advanced staples in the sulu were reused and reset inside the cartridge.The instrument and the sulu were applied to appropriate test media.The jaw closed smoothly, the pin slide advanced fully, and the handle actuated smoothly into pre-clamped and clamped positions.The jaw opened, handle unlocked and pin slide retracted when black release button was depressed.Acceptable staple formation was observed on test media.It was reported that the staples did not 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 firing stroke is not completed during application.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: to fire the instrument, squeeze the handle a second time until it reaches a solid stop and it locks in the back position.If the ins trument handle is partially squeezed during firing then released, bleeding may occur as the instrument was not fully fired.The black release button may be used to open the instrument at any time during approximation.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: TA
• Common Device Name: STAPLER, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24143232
• Report Number: 2647580-2026-00152
• Device Sequence Number: 9210795
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521043183
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521043183(17)290831(10)P4J0838(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231491
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

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: TA4548L
• Device Catalogue Number: TA4548L
• Device Lot Number: P4J0838
• 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: 01/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2024
• 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