MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ECHELON; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	GCS40G
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Ejection (1234)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during an unknown procedure, when removed the red retaining cover after opening the package, the cartridge was not attached and came off.It seems that it was probably due to poor adhesion.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 3/3/2026 b3: exact event date unk, entered 1/1/2026 as only the year was provided.D4: batch # unk d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 4/30/2026.D4: batch # 573d80.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for thorough evaluation, which included visual inspections and functional testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the gcs40g device was received with no apparent damage and with a reload present.The reload was received fully loaded with staples, the drivers and knife recessed below the cartridge deck,.The anvil and washer were detached and remained partially loaded in the guide of the device.The device was tested for functionality with a test reload and it fired, cut, and formed the staples as intended.The cut line and the staple line were completed and the staples meet the staple form release criteria.It should be noted that to reload the device insert the new reload into the metal housing and snap it into position.The tracks on each side of the reload should be used as guides to align the reload within the jaws of the instrument.When the reload is properly aligned, push the reload into the instrument until it is fully seated.Remove the staple retainer.Check that the reload is held firmly within the jaws.If the reload is removed from the device, whether the reload is spent or not, and if the staple retainer has already been removed from the reload, the reload cannot be reloaded into the device.Please reference the instructions for use for additional information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s 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 batch number 573d80, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ECHELON
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24502141
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-01771
• Device Sequence Number: 15948012
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036027508
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036027508(17)280430(10)573D80
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200420
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2026

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: GCS40G
• Device Lot Number: 573D80
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2025
• 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