FDA Recall Terminated

Auto SutureTA 30 Reloadable Stapler,Single Patient Use,3.5mm DST Series Ref: TA3035S

Recall: Z-0959-04 · Initiated May 5, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0959-04
Event Number
28998
Firm
United States Surgical
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
GDW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 5, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
November 15, 2006
Address
195 Mcdermott Rd, North Haven, CT, 06473-3665

Description

Auto SutureTA 30 Reloadable Stapler,Single Patient Use,3.5mm DST Series Ref: TA3035S

Reason

Stapler may clamp without the staples being fired into the tissue

Action

United States Surgical notiied direct accounts by letter dated 5/5/04. Accounts are requested to inventory and quarantine product for return to USS.

Distribution

Nationwide