Events

Recall of Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    79974
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1821-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-04-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2018-05-16
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=164072
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Staple, implantable - Product Code GDW
  • Reason
    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.
  • Action
    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.

Device

Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit
  • Model / Serial
    Lot: N7G0756KX & N7L0819KX
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide and US Nationwide
  • Product Description
    Endo GIA" 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology( Item Code EGIA30CTAV) || 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.
  • Manufacturer
    COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC

Manufacturer

COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
  • Manufacturer Address
    COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC, 60 NIDDLETOWN AVE 2ND F, NORTH HAVEN CT 06473
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA