MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL ABSORBATACK; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	ABSTACK30
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Misfire (2532); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (ipom), while firing the tacker to fixate mesh, the device misfire.The case was completed using another brand's tacker.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: b5, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the first image depicts the devices display box.The second image depicts the product information sticker.The third image depicts the device in its blister pack.Due to the quality of the images there is no visible damage in the images.One instrument was returned with the blister pack.Functional testing found that the handle was actuated, and the instrument cycled properly.It was reported that the device was not working after few fires and the tacks which was fired were unable to hold the tissue.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (ipom), while firing the tacker to fixate mesh, the device was not working after few fires and the tacks which was fired were unable to hold the tissue.The case was completed using another brand's tacker.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: ABSORBATACK
• 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: 24887580
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-02489
• Device Sequence Number: 9834986
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523006520
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523006520(17)260831(10)N3J2294RY(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071920
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/24/2026

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
• Device Model Number: ABSTACK30
• Device Catalogue Number: ABSTACK30
• Device Lot Number: N3J2294RY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2023
• 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