Class 2 Device Recall Covidien

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 12, 2012
• Date Posted: February 13, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on August 24, 2016
• Recall Number: Z-0998-2012
• Recall Event ID: 60901
• 510(K)Number: K080898
• Product Classification: Staple, implantable - Product Code GDW
• Product: DUET TRS 60 4.8MM ARTICULATING SULU Product Code: DUET6048A 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. When used with the ENDO GIA Universal and Ultra Staplers, the Duet TRS Reloads with Biosyn tissue reinforcement place two, triple-staggered rows titanium staples while simultaneously dividing the tissue and anchoring the preloaded Biosyn reinforcement material. The preloaded reinforcement material Is fully detached from the SULU upon complete firing of the length of the cartridge. The Duet TRS reinforcement material (Biosyn) Is a synthetic absorbable film prepared from synthetic polyester composed of glycolide, dioxanone, and trimethylene carbonate.
• Code Information: All lots
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Covidien LP; 60 Middletown Ave; North Haven CT 06473-3908
• For Additional Information Contact: 203-492-5000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Duet TRS Straight and Articulating Single Use (SULU)Loading Staplers used in thoracic surgery may result in serious injury or death
• FDA Determined 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 complete the Recall product return form in its entirety and return it with the returned units. For questions contact your Covidien representative or Quality Assurance at 203-492-5232.
• Quantity in Commerce: 220,622 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, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Nederland, Nelspruit, New Redruth, New Zealand, Norway, Nouvelle Caledonie, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, Romania, Rustenburg, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Uae, Uae - Dubai, Umhlanga Rocks, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Wales.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = GDW