Recall Z-0996-2012 · GDW Staple, Implantable
Covidien LP
DUET TRS 60 3.5MM ARTICULATING SULU Product Code: DUET6035A Product Usage: The ENDO GIA UNIVERSAL Staplers with Duet TRS SULUs have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures.
| Date | Feb 13, 2012 (initiated Jan 12, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Duet TRS Straight and Articulating Single Use (SULU)Loading Staplers used in thoracic surgery may result in serious injury or death |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Covidien issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use of the device in thoracic surgery, Immediately advise all surgeons/surgery personnel of this recall and return products intended for thoracic use to Covidien by contacting Customer Service at SDFeedback@Covidien.com or 1-800-722-8772, option 1, to obtain a Return Goods Authorization prior to returning the affected units. Customers were advised to com |
| Quantity | 231,075 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: ¿esk¿ republika, ASSAGAY, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria Cairo,Egypt, Canada, Canary Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K080898 | AUTO SUTURE ENDO GIA STAPLERS WITH ENDO GIA SINGLE USE LOADING UNITS WITH STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT Tyco Healthcare Group LP, May 5, 2008 |