ENDOPATH TR45GRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · Endopath ETS45 4.1mm Reloads (Thick) · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705036003175), received between Jun 11, 2018 and Jun 30, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Operates Differently Than Expected” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
- Failure to Fire1
Patient problems
- Blood Loss1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Code Available1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Failure to Fire; Failure to Fire
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE STAPLER FIRE LOCKED OUT PRIOR TO USE. THE TRIGGER WAS SQUEEZED PRIOR TO FIRE WHEN INSERTED IN TROCAR, ACCIDENTAL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22354921 ↗InjuryJul 3, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S RECTAL CANCER. THE PATIENT HAD HEMATOCHEZIA AFTER RECTAL CANCER SURGERY, AND WAS IMPROVED AFTER INTRAVENOUS DRIP OF HEMOSTATIC DRUGS AND REPEATED INJECTION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE, NOREPINEPHRINE AND HEMOCOAGULASE IN ANAL CANAL. THE PATIENT IS STABLE.
Patient problems: Blood Loss; No Code Available
MAUDE report 8757413 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, USE OF FREE CARTRIDGES SAMPLES RECEIVED FOLLOWING A TENDER BID. ON THE BOX, IT IS NOT INDICATED TO NOT USE THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE CUT BUT DID NOT STAPLE (NO STAPLES IN THE CARTRIDGE). SEVERAL CARTRIDGES FROM DIFFERENT REFERENCES HAVE BEEN USED. USE OF ANOTHER SURGICAL TECHNIQUE TO PERFORM THE CLOSING.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7587546 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.