FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.0mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174027 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

Recall: Z-2255-2020 · Reported June 10, 2020

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2255-2020
Event ID
85689
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Covidien Llc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 10, 2020
Initiation Date
May 12, 2020
Classification Date
June 3, 2020
Address
15 Hampshire St, N/A, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113, United States

Description

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.0mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174027 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

Reason

The product is recalled due to a manufacturing assembly error that may cause the staples to fail to properly advance within the staple cartridge when the instrument handle is compressed.

Code Info

Lots P9J0368Y P9J0369Y P9J0517Y P9K1300Y

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

12,610 total