# FDA recall Z-1528-2018

> **Covidien LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-09.

## Product

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 4.8MM, Product Number HEM3348, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047563, GTIN Number 2 - 20884521047560    Product Usage:  The EEA  Hemorrhoid and prolapse stapler set with DST Series Technology (instrument) is designed for use as a stapler instrument for control of rectal prolapse and hemorrhoid disease. The instrument places a circular, double-staggered row of titanium DST  staples and removes a circular tissue specimen. The instrument is offered in a 33mm diameter size with either 3.5mm or 4.8mm staples. The accompanying accessories comprised of an access port, anoscope, and dilator. The access port aids the insertion and removal of the anoscope and the stapler device by dilating the anal sphincter throughout the procedure. The anoscope is designed to facilitate pursestring suture application above the dentate line. It is designed with a guide and markings to assist in creating a circumferential pursestring suture at a consi

## Reason for recall

There is a potential for improper welding of the yellow staple guide to the instrument. Use of a device with an improperly welded staple guide may result in improper staple formation potentially leading to bleeding or anastomotic leak.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the US states of : AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA.   The devices were distributed to the following foreign countries: UAE, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, UK, and Vietnam.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1528-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Covidien LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-09
- **Report date:** 2018-05-02
- **Termination date:** 2020-05-12

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** North Haven, CT, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1528-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1528-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1528-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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