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

Catalog Number	VASECR35
Medical Device Problem Code	No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 4/13/2026 d4: batch # 933c91 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 vasecr35 reload was received partially fired 1/10th in the lock-out position with the remaining staples inside the reload pockets.It cannot be confirmed why the reload locked out; however, it is possible that the one-piece sled component within the reload may have been moved out of position during the loading process leading to the inadvertent lockout.The returned reload was reset and loaded into a test device.The returned reload was tested for functionality with a test device in the straight position and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the remaining staples met the staple form release criteria.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished #psee60a, with lot/batch #a97547, and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 933c91, and no non-conformances were identified.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 during a lobectomy procedure, it was observed that the device would not fire.Changed to a new one to complete the procedure.There was no patient consequence nor surgical delay reported.No additional information provided.

• Brand Name: ECHELON ENDOPATH
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• 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 00969 ; * 00969 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24859067
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-02766
• Device Sequence Number: 15770856
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014591
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014591(17)270330(10)979C81
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141952
• 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
• Remedial Action: Notification
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/13/2026

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: VASECR35
• Device Lot Number: 979C81
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/09/2024
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: 1527736-04/22/2025-001-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: VASECR35
• Patient Sex: Unknown