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Device product

Covidien Duet TRS 60 4.8 mm Universal Articulating Single Use Loading Unit. Product Code: DUET6048A. Single Use Loading Unit (SULU) tissue reinforcement stapler. The Endo GIA Universal Staplers with Duet TRS reloads have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomoses. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of pancreas.

Z-2439-2012

August 21, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LP
Event
Event 63015
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
135,712 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2439-2012

Official wording

Reason: Duet TRS may have the potential to injure adjacent anatomical structures which may result in life threatening post-operative complications.

Code information: All lot numbers

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Duet TRS may have the potential to injure adjacent anatomical structures which may result in life threatening post-operative complications.