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

Catalog Number	VASECR35
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 6/24/2026.D4: batch #155d31.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 1/10.The returned reload was reset and loaded into a test device.The device was tested for functionality in the straight position and achieved its complete stroke firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete.However, the staple line was fully fired on the right side, whereas staples on the left side failed to deploy.Upon removal of the reload pan, the one-piece sled was found to be broken, with only one half part was observed in the reload; the remaining portion was not returned for analysis.The damage to the one-piece sled has been correlated to the design.Based on the information currently available, a product issue was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through ethicon endo surgery¿s quality system.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number of 194d77 / 23vasecr35 , and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 155d31, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition 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 an unspecified surgical 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: 25611934
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-04933
• Device Sequence Number: 9922719
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014591
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014591(17)270630(10)194D77
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• 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 Catalogue Number: VASECR35
• Device Lot Number: 194D77
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/08/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2024
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown