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Class 2 Device Recall Endo GIA Articulating Reloads with TriStaple Technology

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Date Initiated by Firm May 17, 2019
Create Date June 16, 2019
Recall Status1 Open3, Classified
Recall Number Z-1835-2019
Recall Event ID 82950
510(K)Number K111825  K160176  
Product Classification Staple, implantable - Product Code GDW
Product SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 CURVED TIP 45MM MEDIUM/ THIC
, SIG45CTAMT
Code Information N6E0296UX N6J1034UX N6J1035UX N6J1036UX N6L0007UX N6L0365UX N6L0721UX N6M0608UX N7A0414UX N7A0844UX N7B0401UX N7C0194X N7E0781X N7F0551X N7F1021X N7F1125X N7H0540X N7H1065X N7K0033X N7K0564X N7L0401X N7M0203X N7M0759X N8A0152X N8A0404X N8A0977X N8B0943X N8C0165X N8C0854X N8D0508X N8D1062X N8E0561X N8E0932X N8E0989X N8E1006X N8E1009X N8E1028X N8J0178X N8M0424Y N8M0530Y N8M0531Y 
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Covidien LLC
60 Middletown Ave
North Haven CT 06473-3908
For Additional Information Contact Customer Service
800-962-9888
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the potential for infection and/or sepsis.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Process control
Action All consignees were notified by letter delivered via Federal Express and/or certified mail beginning May 17, 2019. The letter informs customers of the recall of specific item codes and production lots of Covidien Endo GIA Articulating Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology due to the potential for a device to be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws. Through this notification customers are instructed to take the following actions: " Immediately quarantine and discontinue use of the affected item codes and lots. " Return affected product. " Forward the information to anyone who they have distributed affected Covidien Endo GIA" Articulating Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology. " Complete the Recalled Product Return Form. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888, option 2.
Quantity in Commerce 3,113,280
Distribution Nationwide domestic distribution, worldwide foreign distribution.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = GDW and Original Applicant = Covidien
510(K)s with Product Code = GDW and Original Applicant = COVIDIEN, FORMERLY US SURGICAL A DIVISON OF TYCO H
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