MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL TRI-STAPLE 2.0; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	SIGTRSB60AXT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Firing Problem (4011)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during a maze procedure, in the left atrial appendage resection, the firing was difficult, but it was possible to complete the firing to the end.No intervention was done.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found the clamping mechanism was deformed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10.Concomitant products: egiaushort, egiaushort endogia ultra univ sht stap (lot p5k1095) 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.
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 the reload was received attached to the returned handle.The reload was fully fired and the interlock was engaged.The jaw of the reload was open.The sutures were cut properly.Staple pushers on the proximal side were pushed back to the cartridge.Functionally, the reload was unloaded from the returned handle.The reload was loaded into a representative handle and the returned handle.The clamping mechanism was deformed.The interlock was overridden and the reload was applied to test media.Test media was transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the device was difficult to fire.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.These issues may occur when firing over tissue that is beyond the recommended thickness range.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: failure to completely fire the reload will result in an incomplete cut and/or incomplete staple formation, which may result in poor hemostasis and/or leakage.Always inspect the tissue thickness and select an appropriate staple size prior to application of the stapler.Overly thick or thin tissue may result in unacceptable staple formation.When positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions, such as clips, are incorporated into the instrument jaws.Firing over an obstruction may result in incomplete cutting action and/or improperly formed staples.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: TRI-STAPLE 2.0
• 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: 24640386
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-01766
• Device Sequence Number: 10070126
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521717633
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521717633(17)280630(10)N5G1892Y(20)02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173270
• 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): 05/29/2026

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: SIGTRSB60AXT
• Device Catalogue Number: SIGTRSB60AXT
• Device Lot Number: N5G1892Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Male