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(b)(4).Date sent: 2/9/2026 d4: batch # 612d31 investigation summary the product was returned to ees for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the ecs25a device arrived with no apparent damage with the stapler retainer placed.The breakaway washer was present and uncut, and the device was fully loaded with staples, indicating that the device had not been fired.The device was tested for functionality with the returned washer and it fired and formed all the staples as well as completely cut the test media and the breakaway washer without incident.The staple line was complete, and the staples meet the staple form release criteria.The event described could not be confirmed as the device was returned without detectable damage.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 612d31, 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.
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