medical Class II Updated 2018-07-25

COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC recalls Endo GIA 45mm Curved Tip Articulating Vascular/Medium Reload

Recalled Product

Endo GIA 45mm Curved Tip Articulating Vascular/Medium Reload with Tri-Staple Technology, Item Code EGIA45CTAVM


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: N7L1041KX & N8A0199KX
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