Open, Classified

Endo GIA 45 mm Articulating Vascular/Medium Loading Unit with Tri-Staple Technology, Item Code EGIA454AVM

FDA Recall Z-2511-2018 · Posted 2018-07-19

Recall StatusOpen, Classified

Product CodeGDW

Date Initiated2018-05-22

Reason for Recall

Device may be missing a sled component. The sled component is responsible for staple deployment. This may result in failure to form a staple line when tissue is divided, leading to bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.

Firm Action

On May 22, 2018, all U.S. consignees received an UPDATED URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL and RETURN FORM notice via Federal Express or certified. The initial notice was sent to impacted customers on April 26, 2018. Customers are advised to take the following required actions: 1. Immediately discontinue use, and quarantine affected products listed 2. Return affected product as indicated. 3. Complete the Recalled Product Return Form even if you do not have inventory and submit by either method below: * Product purchased directly from Medtronic: [email protected] or fax to (800) 895-6140. *Product purchased through distributor: [email protected] or fax it to (203) 492-7719.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide U.S.A. Internationally to: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Martinique, Moldova, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.