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

Catalog Number	PSEE60A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, it was observed that they could not close the jaw after clamping the tissue.Changed to a new one to complete the procedure.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 9/25/2026.D4: batch #714d84.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 apparent damage and with no reload present.In addition, the knife was noted to be partially advanced into the anvil, thus the device would not closed.The knife was returned to home position 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 remaining staples met the staple form release criteria.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this batch number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch as part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as to how the knife was partially advanced.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device psee60a lot number a98m6x and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number 714d84, 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: 50898830
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-08005
• Device Sequence Number: 5829485
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014607
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014607(17)280718(10)A98M6X
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140560
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: A98M6X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown