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

Model Number	RELTACK5RDPT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Noise, Audible (3273); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: reltack5rdpt, reload reltack5rdpt reliatack 5deeppurc (lot#: n5c2162y).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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic abdominal wall incisional hernia surgery, a cartridge replacement for all 29 long tacks included in the box (total quantity) was performed without any problems.All tacks were fired without any misfires, but when an additional cartridge containing five tacks was loaded and replaced, an abnormal cracking sound was heard from the handle.There were cases where the tacks fell out, and the fixation was loose.The fallen tacks have been retrieved outside the body to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
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 reload was returned with a tack protruding from the end of the reload.Inspection of the reload noted that the timing was disrupted.It was reported that an abnormal cracking sound was heard from the handle.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.This issue could be due to excessive manipulation or to improper loading and/or unloading of the sulu.It was also reported that there were cases where the tacks fell out and the fixation was loose.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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: for loading, do not attempt to remove the shipping wedge until the reload is locked and loaded onto the instrument.Ensure the device is in reload mode, red toggle button exposed, and the device is in the straight (unarticulated) position.To load the reliatack¿ device select the appropriate reload, then pull and hold the blue lock switch button, located on top of the instrument, in the back position.Insert the pin located at the distal end of the shaft into the reload.Ensure that the arrow on the shaft is aligned with the arrow on the reload.Push the reload onto the distal end of the shaft until the two arrows meet.Release the lock switch button allowing it to return to the forward position.Gently pull on the reload to confirm that the device is properly loaded.Remove the shipping wedge once the reload is properly locked and loaded.Instructions for unloading, push the left side of the toggle button to expose the red portion of the button and ensure that the device is in the straight (unarticulated) position.Pull and hold the blue lock switch button, located on top of the instrument, in the back position.Pull the reload off of the shaft of the device.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: RELIATACK
• 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: 24476433
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-01371
• Device Sequence Number: 18552740
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521202402
• UDI-Public: (01)20884521202402(17)270531(10)N4F1724Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151659
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/14/2026

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: RELTACK5RDPT
• Device Catalogue Number: RELTACK5RDPT
• Device Lot Number: N4F1724Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NOTE ON H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown