SLEEVEGK1 ZESTAW DO ZABIEGOW SLEEVEX1 Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined by the selection of the 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm or 4.8 mm single use loading unit. The Endo GIA universal staplers will accommodate any of the single use loading unit sizes that are available in the 30 mm, 45 mm and 60 mm lines.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 16, 2018).
- Company
- Covidien Medtronic
- Recall Initiated
- April 26, 2018
- Posted
- May 16, 2018
- Terminated
- June 17, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-1858-2018
- Quantity
- 169,775 units in total
- Firm Location
- NORTH HAVEN, CT
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Device may be missing a sled component. The sled component is responsible for staple deployment. This may result in failure to form a staple line when tissue is divided, leading to bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.
Distribution
Worldwide and US Nationwide
Lot / Code Info
Lot: 0215244887
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
On April 26, 2108, all consignees were issued were issued Urgent Medical Device Recall notices and Return Forms via Federal Express or certified mail. On May 22, 2018, all consignees received an UPDATED URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice. The updated notice included NEW product which has been processed under FDA Ref # 80423. The notice informs customers of the potential for use of a device with a missing sled and the actions they should take to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory of the affected lots to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. All in-control inventory and devices returned from customers will be reworked. **FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS** Please be aware that the recalled units are packed within various convenience kits as identified on the Attachment B provided with your customer letter. Customers are also encouraged to EMAIL OR FAX THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO: - "Product purchased directly from Medtronic": feedback.customerservice@Covidien.com or fax to (800) 895-6140. - "Product purchased through distributor": FCAMITG@Covidien.com or fax it to (203) 492-7719.