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PROXIMATE XR60BRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · Proximate Linear Stapler Reloads · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705036013464), received between Apr 2, 2020 and Feb 9, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Fire” (3 reports).

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 2 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Fire3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Unsealed Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Failure to Fire

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNK PROCEDURE, TA STAPLER DID NOT DEPLOY STAPLES. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24296777 ↗
  • InjuryMar 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST OP TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE PATIENT HAD SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING AFTER USING A TLC75 AND A TX60 STAPLER ON THEM. THE SURGEON CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO USE THE DEVICES. BLED 3 DAYS POST OP. PATIENT HAD TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE OR.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

    MAUDE report 21725362 ↗
  • InjuryMar 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST OP TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE PATIENT HAD SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING AFTER USING A TLC75 AND A TX60 STAPLER ON THEM. THE SURGEON CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO USE THE DEVICES. BLED 3 DAYS POST OP. PATIENT HAD TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE OR.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

    MAUDE report 21722376 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2024Failure to Fire; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Failure to Fire; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THERE WERE NO STAPLES IN THE RELOAD WHEN THE FIRED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19299663 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2020Failure to Fire; Failure to Fire

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN FIRING THE TX60B, THERE WAS NO STAPLES IN THE RELOAD. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10323288 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2020Unsealed Device Packaging; Unsealed Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PACKAGING WAS IMPERFECT, THE PACKAGE IS OPENED, IT IS NOT UNDER STERILE STATUS. THE STERILITY WAS COMPROMISED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9916810 ↗

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