FDA Recall Open, Classified

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.5 mm, Item Code 030451 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Recall: Z-0002-2021 · Initiated August 12, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0002-2021
Event Number
86214
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
GDW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 12, 2020
Address
LP 60 Middletown Ave, Covidien, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.5 mm, Item Code 030451 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Reason

The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.

Action

Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letters dated 8/12/20 were sent to customers. Required Actions: 1.Please immediately quarantine and discontinue use of affected item codes with associated lot numbers listedon Attachment A. 2.Please return affected product as indicated below. All unused products from the affected item codes and associated lot numbers must be returned. 3.If you have distributed the Covidien Endo GIA" Auto Suture" universal articulating loading units listed on Attachment A, please promptly forward the information from this letter to those recipients. 4.Complete the Recalled Product Return Form even if you do not have inventory. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to patient safety and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888, option 2.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and Global Distribution.

Quantity

900,007 total