MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. 45MM ARTICNG LNR CUTR/6 ROW BL; LINEAR CUTTER

Catalog Number	6TB45
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	12/26/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch # n54h01.Device evaluation: the analysis showed that the 6tb45 device was received with no apparent damage and with a 6r45b cartridge loaded in the device.The reload was received partially fired 1/3 and with the reload lockout spring damaged.In addition, one (b - m52197) cartridge was received, the reload was fully fired and with the lockout spring normal.The damage to the reload lockout spring is consistent with damage observed when the firing cycle is started, interrupted, released, and restarted.When firing the device make sure that the firing stroke is completed.Do not partially fire the device.Fire the device by squeezing the firing trigger completely until it rests on the closing trigger.Once the firing cycle has been initiated, it must be completed.If re-initiation of firing is resumed, the device will lockout.Firing through the lockout mechanism will break the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.The returned device was tested for functionality with a test reload and it fired without any difficulties, the staple line was complete and the staples were noted to have the proper b-formed shape.The batch history record was reviewed and no defects, ncr¿s or protocols related to the complaint, were found during the manufacturing process.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer, could not fire.Changed another reload, the event re-happened.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: 45MM ARTICNG LNR CUTR/6 ROW BL
• Common Device Name: LINEAR CUTTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• MDR Report Key: 7224239
• Report Number: 3005075853-2018-07592
• Device Sequence Number: 987696
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705036000874
• UDI-Public: 20705036000874
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/28/2017

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 Expiration Date: 03/22/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 6TB45
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1