Recall Z-0408-2010 ยท GDW Staple, Implantable
Surgical Devices/Covidien
Intelligent 60mm Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, product code i60; Intelligent 60mm Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter Extra Long, product code i60XXL; Intelligent 45mm Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, product code i45; Intelligent 45mm Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, Vascular, product code i45V.
| 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 | 285 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
| K081826 | INTELLIGENT STRAIGHT AND ARTICULAR ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTERS, VASCULAR WITH RELOADS, MODELS I30V, I45V, 160V, IR30V Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Jul 25, 2008 |