MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. GST WHITE RELOAD, 45MM, 6 ROW; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	GST45W
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, it was observed that the staples were malformed after firing.Changed to a new one to complete the procedure.There was no patient consequence nor surgical delay reported.No additional information provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 2/5/2026.D4: batch #unknown.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 gst45w with lot number 351c75; 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent 2/20/2026.D4 batch #269c93.Corrected data d4: udi# investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned reload.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one gst45w reload was received with sled slightly out of position, an open package and unfired making it nonfunctional.No functional test was performed due to the condition of the reload.It is possible that when removing the staple retainer in an upward and distal to proximal sliding manner prior to loading the reload into the device can eject the sled from the proximal end of the reload.The ifu instruct the user to leave the staple retainer in position until the reload is loaded into the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 269c93, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: GST WHITE RELOAD, 45MM, 6 ROW
• 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 00969 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24283074
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-01115
• Device Sequence Number: 9862666
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014928
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014928(17)260130(10)351C75(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K163454
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2026

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 Expiration Date: 01/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: GST45W
• Device Lot Number: 351C75
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2023
• 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