Recall Z-0394-2010 ยท GDW Staple, Implantable
Surgical Devices/Covidien
Right Angle Linear Cutter, 30 mm Digital Loading Unit, product code RALC30; Right Angle Linear Cutter, 30 mm Vascular Digital Loading Unit, product code RALC30V; Right Angle Linear Cutter, 45 mm Digital Loading Unit, product code RALC45.
| Date | Nov 23, 2009 (initiated Sep 23, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under GMPs. This action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763. |
| Quantity | 57,315 units |
| Distribution | The products were shipped medical facilities nationwide. The product was also shipped to distributors in Canada, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, Portugal, India, Austria, Turkey, and Greece. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K021701 | SURGASSIST RIGHT ANGLE LINEAR CUTTER 30MM, 45MM & 60MM, MODELS RALC30, RALC45 & RALC60 Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Jun 21, 2002 |