Staple, Implantable

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2025-11-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); CFN: SIGSDL45CTVT;

  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.

• 2025-11-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); BOX LOBECTOMIA VATS 3D; CFN: BOX06170V4;

  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.

• 2025-10-14Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses, Product Number GLC80

  The devices were shipped unsterilized.

• 2025-05-20Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  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.

• 2024-09-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging

  ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 2504-1

  Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility

• 2024-09-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging

  ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 72205201

  Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility

• 2024-05-24Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Reinforced Intelligent Reload- Applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis Model: SIGTRSB60AXT

  Potential damage to the cartridge can result in poor staple formation and/or incomplete staple line, may cause a delay in surgery

• 2024-04-01Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  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.

• 2024-04-01Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  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.

• 2024-01-26Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45W

  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.