FDA recall Z-1419-2021

Covidien Llc · Class II · device

Product

Covidien Tri-Staple 2.0 Reinforced Intelligent Reload 60 mm Medium/Thick-For use with Signia stapling system. Staple line reinforcement has applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis. It may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures, and for transection and resection of pancreas. Product Number: SIGTRSB60AMT

Reason for recall

Potential for the pouch to contain an extra laminate layer, creating the potential for the device sterility to be compromised. The inclusion of an additional laminate layer in the package may also impact complete de-gassing of the sterilization gas, Ethylene Oxide and may result in a potentially increased risk for patient infection and/or potential exposure to Ethylene Oxide retained in the pouch

Distribution

AL, AR, FL, IN, LA, MA , MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TX

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-03-23
Report date
2021-04-21
Termination date
2024-05-15
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Mansfield, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1419-2021