MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN EEA; STAPLER, SURGICAL

Model Number	TRIEEA31XT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Form Staple (2579); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure to Anastomose (1028); Tissue Breakdown (2681)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 sigmoidectomy procedure, tearing and non-connection of the bowel ends were observed upon activation of the staples.Examination with a scope revealed loose staples and partially fired staples embedded in tissue, as well as an incomplete staple line.Anastomotic leakage occurred, and the procedure duration was extended by approximately three hours while the patient remained under sedation.The stapler and its parts were removed and sequestered.There was the creation of an ileostomy.A replacement stapler was used successfully.The patient required hospital admission due to the complication and will need a second surgery.
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.Visual inspection noted that the staple guide noted the instrument was fully applied.Further inspection noted that the green bar was visible in the indicator window and the safety feature was engaged.The staple guide was observed to be attached to the instrument with no damage to the staple guide.After actuating the handle, the pusher fingers appeared to be intact and inspection under the microscope displayed no damage to the knife blade.The anvil of the instrument was observed to be tilted and separated from the instrument.Further inspection of the anvil cutting ring showed no traces of knife impression and the ring was received intact.The wing nut and safety functioned properly upon rotating the twist knob.The green bar was visible within the indicator window when the twist knob was fully closed.The instrument was applied to the appropriate test media producing acceptable results.Pusher-fingers and knife advance when the handle was squeezed and the knife cut the media cleanly and completely.The device also produced all audible, tactile and visual indicators during the functional testing.The instrument body label was removed for evaluation of the eccentric washer assembly.Evaluation of the eccentric washer noted that it was secured.It was reported that the staple line incomplete and component disengaged.The reported issue was not used as intended.The reported conditions may occur if the instrument handle compression is not completed or if the instrument is applied against an excessive amount of tissue during the clinical application.Also, the instructions for use of this product states: when firing the stapler, make sure to fully squeeze the instrument handle until the metal underside of the handle contacts the stapler body to the fullest extent.Partial or incomplete handle squeezes may result in unacceptable staple formation and/or incomplete knife cut.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: failure to squeeze the handle fully during firing may result in unacceptable staple formation and/or an incomplete knife cut.This may result in leakage.Ensure the handle is fully squeezed when the metal underside of the handle contacts the stapler body to the fullest extent.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: EEA
• 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: 24304601
• Report Number: 2647580-2026-00314
• Device Sequence Number: 15872718
• Product Code: GAG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521593053
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521593053(17)300731(10)P5H1195(20)03
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172361
• 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): 04/13/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TRIEEA31XT
• Device Catalogue Number: TRIEEA31XT
• Device Lot Number: P5H1195
• 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: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2025
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Male