FDA Recall Terminated

Intelligent 60mm Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutter, product code i60S; Intelligent 60mm Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reconditioned, product code i60SRC.

Recall: Z-0407-2010 · Initiated September 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0407-2010
Event Number
53694
Firm
Surgical Devices/Covidien
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
GDW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 23, 2009
Posted
November 23, 2009
Terminated
March 8, 2010
Address
60 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Intelligent 60mm Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutter, product code i60S; Intelligent 60mm Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reconditioned, product code i60SRC.

Reason

Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under GMPs. This action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.

Action

The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.

Distribution

The products were shipped medical facilities nationwide. The product was also shipped to distributors in Canada, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, Portugal, India, Austria, Turkey, and Greece.

Quantity

83 units