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(b)(4) date sent: 7/6/2026 d4: batch # 535d25.Investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for thorough evaluation, which included visual inspections and functional testing of the returned reload.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one sr75 reload (b) was received with the knife not completely within doghouse, 6 drivers up and the swing tab in the locked with no apparent damage.The reload swing tab was reset in order to fire the cartridge and the knife returned to its home position.The returned reload was tested with a test device and fired without any difficulties.The staple line was complete, and the staples meet the staple form release criteria.In addition, an opened packaging was received along with the reload.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.It should be noted that the reload is designed to lockout, as a safety feature, if any staples have been fired from the cartridge reload.In addition, failure to complete the stroke may result in an incomplete staple line.It is possible that the knife exposed noted on the reload is consist with the firing knob was not returned completely prior to opening the device causing that the knife not returned completely to its home position.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Device history review a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 535d25, 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.
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It was reported that during the gastrectomy surgery, could not fire.Changed another one to continue the surgery, the same problem happened again.Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
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