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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit for use in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Z-0636-2018

September 13, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LLC
Event
Event 79169
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3,816
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0636-2018

Official wording

Reason: Potential for failure of the device safety interlock. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use loading unit from being fired a second time.

Code information: N7F1058KX, N7F1121KX, N7F1056KX, N7F1057KX

Distribution pattern: Nationally

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Potential for failure of the device safety interlock. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use loading unit from being fired a second time.