Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit, Item Code 030457 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Numbers: T0A104X T7L042X T8D056X T8L032X T9D044X T0C041X T7L043X T8E053X T8L051X T9D047X T0C042X T7L044X T8E054X T8L104X T9D048X T7F018X T7L045X T8F041X T8L105X T9D049X T7F023X T7L046X T8F042X T8M045X T9D055X T7F024X T7L047X T8F043X T9A007X T9E025X T7J006X T8A005X T8F075X T9A008X T9F051X T7J011X T8A006X T8J011X T9B041X T9H144X T7J012X T8A041X T8K063X T9B042X T9J034X T7K030X T8A042X T8L028X T9C067X T9K078X T7K031X T8C039X T8L029X T9C068X T9K079X T7K032X T8C040X T8L030X T9C146X T9L020X T7K033X T8D055X T8L031X T9C157X T9L034X
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Covidien, LP
- Reason for Recall:
- The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit, Item Code 030457 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Numbers: T0A104X T7L042X T8D056X T8L032X T9D044X T0C041X T7L043X T8E053X T8L051X T9D047X T0C042X T7L044X T8E054X T8L104X T9D048X T7F018X T7L045X T8F041X T8L105X T9D049X T7F023X T7L046X T8F042X T8M045X T9D055X T7F024X T7L047X T8F043X T9A007X T9E025X T7J006X T8A005X T8F075X T9A008X T9F051X T7J011X T8A006X T8J011X T9B041X T9H144X T7J012X T8A041X T8K063X T9B042X T9J034X T7K030X T8A042X T8L028X T9C067X T9K078X T7K031X T8C039X T8L029X T9C068X T9K079X T7K032X T8C040X T8L030X T9C146X T9L020X T7K033X T8D055X T8L031X T9C157X T9L034X
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0007-2021
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