MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL ABSORBATACK; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	ABSTACK15
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Advance (2524); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (ipom) hernia repair, at the time of mesh fixation, the tacks could not penetrate the tissue and only held the mesh at the surface level before falling off.Some tacks fell into the abdominal cavity after mesh fixation and were retrieved during the procedure.The surgical time was extended by 30 minutes or more due to these problems, and a second tacker was required to complete the mesh fixation.
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.
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.A visual inspection of the instrument noted that the tube shaft was bent to the point that it had broken.Tacks were visible inside the shaft.It was reported that the tack did not hold and did not penetrate the tissue.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.These issues may occur if the instrument is applied with excessive force or side load, causing excess torque on the rotating helices and tube shaft which can cause poor tack penetration.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: appropriate force should be applied to the handle of the device when placing tacks.Excessive force may result in damage to the tissue, device or the material being fixated.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: ABSORBATACK
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24369130
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-01033
• Device Sequence Number: 9471386
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523006506
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523006506(17)281031(10)N5L0916Y(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071920
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• 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): 05/06/2026

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: ABSTACK15
• Device Catalogue Number: ABSTACK15
• Device Lot Number: N5L0916Y
• 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: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/06/2025
• 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
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 60 KG