ECHELON FLEX™ ENDOPATH® Stapler In-service Best Practices: Troubleshooting the Device Will Not Open If the surgeon needs to manually return the knife and/or release the anvil, the following steps may be followed: 3. Fire one stroke fully plastic to plastic with the firing trigger to return the knife to the home position. 1. Ensure the firing trigger is fully open. Note: This position can now be confirmed using the stroke count indicator (at “0”). 4. Ensure the firing trigger is fully open. 2. Move the red knife reverse switch fully down until the knife direction arrow is pointing in the reverse direction (e.g., toward the user). Note: The red knife reverse switch will not go down unless Step 1 has been completed. 5. Press the anvil release button and open the jaws of the device.

ECHELON FLEX™ ENDOPATH® Stapler In-service Best Practices: Cartridge Loading Properly Loaded Cartridge Proper Loading Steps The sled is flush to the back of the cartridge. Proper loading technique prevents accidental sled movement. Result of Improperly Loading the Cartridge Improper Loading Examples Inadvertently Pushing The Sled Forward “U” shape formed by the inadvertently advanced sled. Movement may cause staples to deploy and the safety lock-out to engage. For complete product details, see Instructions For Use. The third-party trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners....