Staple, Implantable
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4750
Recent MDR events
169,612 adverse event reports on file
- Endo GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien Surgical1219930-2026-04737
- Endo GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02197
- ECHELON CIRCULARJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06037
- Echelon Linear CutterJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06039
- ECHELON CIRCULARJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06040
- ECHELON CIRCULARJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06041
- N/AJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06042
- N/AJul 31, 2026InjuryEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06043
- N/AJul 31, 2026DeathEthicon Endo-surgery, Llc.3005075853-2026-06045
- Endo GIAJul 31, 2026MalfunctionCovidien2647580-2026-02198
Event type breakdown
Recalls
225 recall events for this product code
- Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedNov 7, 2025
Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin);
A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.
Z-0485-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedNov 7, 2025
Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin);
A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.
Z-0486-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Ethicon Endo-Surgery IncOpen, ClassifiedOct 14, 2025
ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses, Product Number GLC80
The devices were shipped unsterilized.
Z-0147-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Ethicon Endo-Surgery IncOpen, ClassifiedMay 20, 2025
Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (35mm, 4 row); Product code VASECR35
Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.
Z-1746-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew Inc.Open, ClassifiedSep 10, 2024
ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues.
Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility
Z-3096-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew Inc.Open, ClassifiedSep 10, 2024
ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues.
Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility
Z-3097-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedMay 24, 2024
Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Reinforced Intelligent Reload- Applications in abdominal,
Potential damage to the cartridge can result in poor staple formation and/or incomplete staple line, may cause a delay in surgery
Z-1891-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedApr 1, 2024
Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload, Model SIGSDS30CTVT
Under certain firing conditions, reloads were found to articulate in an uncontrolled manner potentially causing disruption to the staple line. The issue is related to components in impacted reloads that are not fully secure, which leads to uncontrolled articulation. The issue can occur using either the Endo GIA" Ultra Universal Stapler or Signia" Stapling System.
Z-1457-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Covidien, LPOpen, ClassifiedApr 1, 2024
Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload, Model SIGSDS30CTVT
Under certain firing conditions, reloads were found to articulate in an uncontrolled manner potentially causing disruption to the staple line. The issue is related to components in impacted reloads that are not fully secure, which leads to uncontrolled articulation. The issue can occur using either the Endo GIA" Ultra Universal Stapler or Signia" Stapling System.
Z-1458-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Ethicon Endo-Surgery IncOpen, ClassifiedJan 26, 2024
ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology)
There is the potential for incomplete staple line formation during the firing sequence, without most or all staples, which may lead to insufficient tissue apposition that could require surgical intervention. This may result in bleeding, prolonged surgery, or surgical delay.
Z-0834-2024 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
810 firms currently registered for this product code
Isomedix Operations Inc.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, US
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Burak Global Ic Ve Dis Tic Ltd Sti
Kocasinan Kayseri, TR
Covidien
North Haven, CT, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Santa Teresa, NM, US
Isomedix Operations Inc.
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
Device Technologies Australia
Marsden Park New South Wales, AU
Ethicon Endo-surgery, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH, US
Ethicon Endo-surgery, Llc
GUAYNABO, PR, US
Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
Westborough, MA, US
C.r. Bard, Inc.
MADISON, GA, US
Dksh Taiwan Ltd.
Yangmei Dist. Taoyuan, TW
Expeditors International
Newport Pagnell Milton Keynes, GB
Nypro Healthcare Baja Inc. (albuquerque)
Albuquerque, NM, US
Ethicon, Llc
Guaynabo, PR, US
Dsv Solutions Ltd.
Brinklow Milton Keynes, GB
Sinolinks Medical Innovation, Inc.
ChangZhou Jiangsu, CN
Alem
Quito Pichincha, EC
Medtronic Distribution Center
Memphis, TN, US
510(k) clearances
283 clearances for this product code
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCMay 11, 2026
K260196 · ETHICON Circular Stapler (CDH21mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler (CDH25mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler (CDH29mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler (CDH33mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS21mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS25mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS29mm); ETHICON Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS33mm)
- Covidien (Part of Medtronic)Apr 10, 2026
K253657 · Tri-staple 2.0 Reloads; Endo GIA Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology; Endo GIA Gray Articulating Reloads; Signia Small Diameter Reloads
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCDec 17, 2025
K252739 · ETHICON 4000 45mm Compact Stapler (EC3DT45C); ETHICON 4000 45mm Standard Stapler (EC3DT45S); ETHICON 4000 45mm Long Stapler (EC3DT45L); ETHICON 3D 45mm White Reload (ER45W); ETHICON 3D 45mm Blue Reload (ER45B); ETHICON 3D 45mm Green Reload (ER45G); ETHICON 3D 45mm Black Reload (ER45T)
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCMay 14, 2025
K250835 · ETHICON 4000 60mm Compact Stapler (EC3D60C); ETHICON 4000 60mm Standard Stapler (EC3D60S); ETHICON 4000 60mm Long Stapler (EC3D60L); ETHICON 3D 60mm White Reload (ER60W); ETHICON 3D 60mm Blue Reload (ER60B); ETHICON 3D 60mm Green Reload (ER60G); ETHICON 3D 60mm Black Reload (ER60T)
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCFeb 25, 2025
K243276 · ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 30mm Stapler (GTX30); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 60mm Stapler (GTX60); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 90mm Stapler (GTX90); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 30mm Blue Reload (GTXR30B); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 30mm Green Reload (GTXR30G); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 60mm Blue Reload (GTXR60B); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 60mm Green Reload (GTXR60G); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 90mm Blue Reload (GTXR90B); ECHELON LINEAR Stapler 3D 90mm Green Reload (GTXR90G)
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCOct 28, 2024
K241630 · ECHELON 4000 60mm Compact Stapler (EC3D60C); ECHELON 4000 60mm Standard Stapler (EC3D60S); ECHELON 4000 60mm Long Stapler (EC3D60L); ECHELON 3D 60mm White Reload (ER60W); ECHELON 3D 60mm Blue Reload (ER60B); ECHELON 3D 60mm Green Reload (ER60G); ECHELON 3D 60mm Black Reload (ER60T)
- Fengh Medical Co., Ltd.Oct 4, 2024
K242679 · Disposable Powered Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler & Reloads (30mm series); Disposable Powered Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler & Reloads (45mm series); Disposable Powered Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter Stapler & Reloads (60mm series)
- Anika Therapeutics, Inc.May 8, 2023
K222487 · Anika Tissue Tack Fixation System