MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENDOPATH XCEL BLADELESS TROCAR; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	B12XT
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 3/2/2026.D4: batch # unk.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ees for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the b12xt devices was returned inside it's original packaging unopened.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the tyvek from the packaging was damaged; it was noted to have a holes in the tyvek, the holes were noted to be from the outside in.Additionally, two (2) photos were provided and they showed the condition of the reported event.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Due to the damages found on the packaging, a possible cause for these conditions is due to improper handling during transit or storage; it appears that the package hit a pointy surface and this caused the reported event.As part of ees quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot 840c87 number, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: which portion of the packaging was damaged (tyvek, plastic/blister, white outer box, etc.)? tyvek.Was sterility compromised as a result of the packaging damage? unknown.What was done with the device (discard, return etc): return.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that before an unk procedure, noted the packing was damaged.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.

• Brand Name: ENDOPATH XCEL BLADELESS TROCAR
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 24488741
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-01688
• Device Sequence Number: 10685079
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001195
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036001195(17)290131(10)840C87
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032676
• 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): 03/02/2026

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: B12XT
• Device Lot Number: 840C87
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown