Events

Recall of staple, implantable

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

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
    79166
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0908-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-09-15
  • 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=161502
  • 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
    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: feedback.customerservice@Covidien.com. For further questions, please call (203) 492-5000.

Device

staple, implantable
  • Model / Serial
    Product number: EGIARADXT Lot code: N6L0351X
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Internationally, including Japan. No USA Customers
  • Product 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.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LLC, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • 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