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

Model Number	ABSTACK15
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 umbilical hernia, the surgeon was able to fire only five tacks, after which the trigger became hard and the surgeon was unable to fire additional tacks.The tacks disengaged into the patient¿s cavity and were successfully retrieved.There was no patient injury.
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 instrument was returned without the blister pack.The tube assembly was observed to be bent.Tacks were observed within the tube and were not protruding.The condition of the instrument precludes a functional evaluation.It was reported that the component disengaged.The reported issue was not confirmed.It was also reported that tacker did not fire.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue can 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 and/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: 24483025
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-01387
• Device Sequence Number: 13433212
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523006506
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523006506(17)280930(10)N5K1784Y(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
• Device Explanted 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): 06/01/2026

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: N5K1784Y
• 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: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2025
• 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