FDA-Device2020-10-07Class II

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.0 mm, Item Code 030453 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Covidien, LP
Hazard

The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.

Sold states
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and Global Distribution.
Affected count
900,007 total
Manufactured in
60 Middletown Ave, N/A, North Haven, CT, United States
Products
Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.0 mm, Item Code 030453 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0004-2021

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