FDA Recall Terminated

Endo GIA" Radial Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology The Endo GIA radial reloads with Tri-Staple Technology have application in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic and thoracic surgery for resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis, as well as application deep in the pelvis, e.g. low anterior resection. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of pancreas.

Recall: Z-0908-2018 · Initiated September 15, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0908-2018
Event Number
79166
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
GDW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 15, 2017
Terminated
December 19, 2018
Address
60 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Endo GIA" Radial Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology The Endo GIA radial reloads with Tri-Staple Technology have application in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic and thoracic surgery for resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis, as well as application deep in the pelvis, e.g. low anterior resection. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of pancreas.

Reason

The device cartridge disengaged during use due to manufacturing error.

Action

Medtronic sent an "URGENT MEDICAL RECALL LETTER" dated September 13, 2017, was issued to customers titled "Covidien Endo GIA Black Radial Reload with Tri-Staple Technology" urging customers to quarantine and return unused product to recalling firm. Questions or concerns can be directed to: [email protected]. For further questions, please call (203) 492-5000.

Distribution

Internationally, including Japan. No USA Customers

Quantity

163