MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN ENDO GIA ULTRA; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	EGIAUSHORT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device Slipped (1584)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (vats) lobectomy, the stapler had a reload mounted but the green safety button could be pressed and the handle could be squeezed but the handle ran idle and had no resistance, so the stapler did not fire.The handle was replaced to resolve the issue.It was noted that there was a slight delay in the surgical procedure.There was no patient injury.Medtronic's initial evaluation of the incident device found sheared firing rack teeth damage.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h3.Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the instrument firing knobs were retracted.The articulation lever was in neutral position.Functional testing found that the instrument was successfully loaded with a reload.The instrument loaded, clamped, yet would not cycle due to the sheared firing rack teeth damage.An access hole was cut into the instrument body for visualization of the firing rack.Sheared teeth were visible on the firing rack at site of initial firing post clamp up.It was reported that the device gear was skipping.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur in any of the following circumstances, firing over tissue that is beyond the recommended thickness range.Firing with an obstacle incorporated in the jaws.Attempting to fire a reload that is in interlock.In each circumstance, it will become increasingly difficult to actuate the firing handle and the instrument return knobs will be difficult to retract.In addition, staples may not form properly, and tissue may not be fully transected.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: always inspect the tissue thickness and select an appropriate staple size prior to application of the devices.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.When using the stapler more than once during a single surgical procedure, be sure to remove the empty reload and load a new one.A safety interlock is provided that prevents an empty single use reload from being fired a second time.Do not attempt to override the safety interlock.Overriding the safety interlock will cause device malfunction.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: ENDO GIA ULTRA
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 25674349
• Report Number: 2647580-2026-01952
• Device Sequence Number: 11942102
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523003536
• UDI-Public: (01)10884523003536(17)301031(10)P5L1194(20)02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111825
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2026

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: EGIAUSHORT
• Device Catalogue Number: EGIAUSHORT
• Device Lot Number: P5L1194
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/01/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2025
• 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
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female