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

Catalog Number	PCEE60A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Fire (2610); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an open thoracic procedure, after the device re-clamped the targeted tissue about three times, firing was attempted but could not be performed, so another device was used.This issue occurred on the 2nd or 3rd of firing.The tissue was slightly thick.After removal and checking the device, the anvil side appeared to be deformed.The cartridge color was black.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 3/31/2026 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.H4: the device manufacture date 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.No lot or batch number was provided; therefore, a device history could not be done.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: 4/16/2026.D4: batch #841d64.Updated data: d4 (lot number, expiration date), h4.Corrected data: d4 (udi).Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one pcee60a device was returned with the anvil bent upwards and with a gst60t reload present.The reload was received fully fired with several b-form staples on the reload deck.No functional test was performed due to the condition of the device.It is possible that the device was clamped over an excess of tissue causing the anvil to bend and for the firing stroke and the staple form to be incomplete.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 841d64, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ECHELON FLEX
• 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 00969 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24744353
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-02389
• Device Sequence Number: 18328938
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036015017
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036015017(17)281130(10)841D64
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110385
• 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): 03/31/2026

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: PCEE60A
• Device Lot Number: 841D64
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2025
• 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: GST60T.
• Patient Sex: Unknown