MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN ENDO UNIVERSAL 65; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number	173052
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic gastric bypass, at the last step when closing the mesentery, suddenly a plastic piece was broke off at the tip, outside the patient, when the user loaded the instrument with more clips.A new device was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient 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 a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employeeor 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: 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 e-piece was disengaged from the device, with evidence of welding present, and no sulu was received attached to the instrument.Functional testing found that a representative sulu was used for testing due to its absence, when loaded into the instrument and actuated, improper staple deployment and seating were observed, consistent with the disengaged e-piece.It was reported that the device component was disengaged.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur as a result of excessive manipulation of the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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: ENDO UNIVERSAL 65
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 24401421
• Report Number: 2647580-2026-00484
• Device Sequence Number: 8223672
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521070523
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521070523(17)300430(10)P5E1082
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K912097
• 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): 05/22/2026

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: 173052
• Device Catalogue Number: 173052
• Device Lot Number: P5E1082
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/20/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown