FDA recall Z-1322-2022

Covidien, LP · Class II · device

Product

EEA Autosuture Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology, 25mm. Model Numbers EEA25, EEAXL25, EEA2535, and EEAXL2535.

Reason for recall

The affected staplers have the potential for the staple guide to not be securely attached to the instrument. The issue could cause the component to disengage and if disengaged, could allow the device to transect tissue without forming staples.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2022-05-13
Report date
2022-07-13
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
North Haven, CT, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1322-2022