Stapler, Surgical
General Hospital · 21 CFR 878.4740
A surgical stapler for internal use is a specialized prescription device used to deliver compatible staples to internal tissues during surgery for resection, transection, and creating anastomoses.
Recent MDR events
26,629 adverse event reports on file
- GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien Surgical1219930-2026-04743
- GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02202
- ETHICONJul 31, 2026MalfunctionEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06086
- ECHELONJul 31, 2026MalfunctionEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06087
- GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02216
- TAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02217
- TAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02223
- EEAJul 31, 2026InjuryCovidien2647580-2026-02229
- EEAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02231
- GIAJul 29, 2026MalfunctionCovidien Surgical1219930-2026-04695
Event type breakdown
Recalls
10 recall events for this product code
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery IncTerminatedSep 8, 2014
PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35), Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMAT
The device may have a non-conforming component that may cause the device to fire an unformed staple.
Z-2610-2014 · View FDA record ↗ - Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.TerminatedJul 1, 2013
-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300.
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Z-1625-2013 · View FDA record ↗ - Ethicon Endo-Surgery IncTerminatedMar 7, 2013
PSX PROXIMATE Skin Staple Extractor,
Damage to the packaging may have compromised the sterility of the device.
Z-0918-2013 · View FDA record ↗ - Cardinal HealthTerminatedMay 19, 2010
Disposable Skin Stapler - 35 Wide; Surgical Skin Stapler; Rx, sterile, single use skin stapler, individually packaged in a thermo-formed tray with a Tyvek lid,
The sterility of the staplers is questionable.
Z-1610-2010 · View FDA record ↗ - Power Medical InterventionsTerminatedJul 24, 2003
SurgASSIST System. Circular Stapler DLU 29 mm (product code CS29)
latching mechanism failure
Z-1048-03 · View FDA record ↗ - Power Medical InterventionsTerminatedJul 24, 2003
SurgASSIST System. Circular Stapler DLU 33 mm (product code CS33).
latching mechanism failure
Z-1049-03 · View FDA record ↗ - COVIDIEN LLCTerminatedUnknown
EEA Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology, Part No. TRIEEA28MT TRIEEA28XT TRIEEA31MT TRIEEA31XT
The firm identified the potential for a device to have an incorrect tissue gap. Use of a device with an incorrect tissue gap may result in incomplete staple formation and/or the inability to remove the device from tissue following application potentially leading to bleeding, anastomotic leak or tissue trauma. There have been no reports of serious injury related to this issue.
Z-0070-2019 · View FDA record ↗ - Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedUnknown
EEA Autosuture Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology, 25mm. Model Numbers EEA25, EEAXL25, EEA2535, and EEAXL2535.
The affected staplers have the potential for the staple guide to not be securely attached to the instrument. The issue could cause the component to disengage and if disengaged, could allow the device to transect tissue without forming staples.
Z-1322-2022 · View FDA record ↗ - Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Open, ClassifiedUnknown
daVinci XI Sureform 60 reload, 60 mm Green 6- Row, 4.6 mm, REF 48360G-08, UDI: 00886874113844, Rx Only, Sterile EO - Product Usage: are intended to be used wit
The firm became aware of a manufacturing variation in which black and green reloads in select Stapler Reloads may not deploy individual adjacent staples, which could result in an incomplete staple line. Failure of a incomplete staple like could potentially lead to an air leak or an anastomotic leak which may require an additional procedural intervention.
Z-1890-2020 · View FDA record ↗ - Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Open, ClassifiedUnknown
daVinci XI Sureform 60 Reload, 60 mm black 6-Row 4.6 mm, Ref: 48360T-08 , UDI: 00886874113851, Rx only, SterileEO - Product Usage: are intended to be used with
The firm became aware of a manufacturing variation in which black and green reloads in select Stapler Reloads may not deploy individual adjacent staples, which could result in an incomplete staple line. Failure of a incomplete staple like could potentially lead to an air leak or an anastomotic leak which may require an additional procedural intervention.
Z-1891-2020 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
205 firms currently registered for this product code
Isomedix Operations Inc.
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
Medline Industries, Lp (northpoint Services)
Waukegan, IL, US
Ethicon Endo-surgery, Llc
GUAYNABO, PR, US
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Changzhou Lookmed Medical Instrument Co.,ltd
Changzhou Jiangsu, CN
Intai Technology Corp.
TAICHUNG CITY, TW
Bio Analitica Argentina S.a.
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Burak Global Ic Ve Dis Tic Ltd Sti
Kocasinan Kayseri, TR
Ethicon Endo-surgery, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH, US
Lexington Medical, Inc.
Bedford, MA, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Charlotte, NC, US
Medtronic (shanghai) Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Min Hang District Shanghai, CN
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Ontario, CA, US
Expeditors
Mississauga Ontario, CA
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, US
Diafarma Ecza Deposu Ve Medikal Dis Ticaret Dis Tic Ltd Sti
Istanbul, TR
Tonglu Wanhe Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Zhejiang, CN
Mka Medikal Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Sanayi Limited Sirketi
Cankaya Ankara, TR
510(k) clearances
43 clearances for this product code
- Covidien, LLCJul 1, 2026
K253527 · Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Circular Reload 21mm Extra Thick (SIGCIR21XT); Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Circular Reload 25mm Extra Thick (SIGCIR25XT)
- Lexington Medical, Inc.Jul 11, 2025
K251482 · AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Mar 10, 2025
K243596 · da Vinci SP SureForm 45 Staplers and Reloads (SP1098)
- Covidien (Part of Medtronic)Nov 1, 2024
K240881 · Signia Circular Adapter (Standard Length) (SIGCIRSTND); Signia Circular Adapter XL Length (SIGCIRXL)
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCJul 3, 2024
K241629 · ECHELON 3000 45mm Compact Stapler (ECH45C); Echelon 3000 45mm Standard Stapler (ECH45S); Echelon 3000 45mm Long Stapler (ECH45L); Echelon 3000 60mm Compact Stapler (ECH60C); Echelon 3000 60mm Standard Stapler (ECH60S); Echelon 3000 60mm Long Stapler (ECH60L)
- Lexington Medical, Inc.May 7, 2024
K234039 · AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Short/AEPH060); AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Medium/AEPH160); AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Long/AEPH260)
- CovidienOct 27, 2023
K231934 · GIA Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology
- CovidienAug 16, 2023
K231491 · TA Stapler and Loading Unit with DST Series Technology