MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. BLUE RELOAD FOR ECHELON 60; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	ECR60B
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown surgery, could not fire.Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent 2/11/2026.D4 batch #148c31.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned reload visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one ecr60b reload was received partially fired 1/4 and with an opened package.The returned reload was reset and loaded into a test device.The returned reload was tested for functionality with a test device in the straight position and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the remaining staples meet the staple form release criteria.The partially fired is consistent with an incomplete or interrupted cycle.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 148c31, and no non-conformances were identified.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.

• Brand Name: BLUE RELOAD FOR ECHELON 60
• 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: 24314618
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-01263
• Device Sequence Number: 17535893
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001775
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036001775(17)270930(10)172C97(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051002
• 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): 02/11/2026

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: ECR60B
• Device Lot Number: 172C97
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2022
• 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