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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

Z-1419-2021

March 23, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien Llc
Event
Event 87618
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
222 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1419-2021

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: Lot Number: N0M0801RY Exp. Date: ¿11/30/2023 UDI: A8845217176201 20884521717623

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

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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