MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC. ECHELON FLEX; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	PSEE60A
Medical Device Problem Code	Ejection Problem (4009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, it was observed that a piece of the stapler load broke and got left behind in the stapler.New stapler was opened.No patient harm was reported.No additional information provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 8/25/2026 d4: batch #895d20 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 psee60a device was returned with no visual non-conformances and with a gst60b reload no loaded on the device.The reload was received fully fired with damage on the reload body and the pan detached.Upon analysis, the jaws and closure trigger were noted in the close position, the knife was noted to be slightly advanced, the knife reverse switch was activated and the knife returned to the home position as expected.In addition, a reload pan was found lodged inside the channel.It is possible that the knife advanced into anvil noted on the device was due to improper handling resulting on the device not been able to open.The pan was removed from the channel and the device was tested for functionality in the straight position with a test reload and achieved its complete firing sequence without any difficulties.The staple line and cut line were complete and the staples met the staple release criteria.It is possible that handling by the customer could dislodge the pan.Dislodgement as a result of the removal of the reload from the device is the most likely scenario.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot/batch number, a99k59, and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 895d20, 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.

• Brand Name: ECHELON FLEX
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969 ; +1(303)552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 50431399
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-07074
• Device Sequence Number: 9095173
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014607
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014607(17)290131(10)A99K59
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140560
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/25/2026

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: PSEE60A
• Device Lot Number: A99K59
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/18/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2026
• 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