Covidien recalls Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.8mm Disposable Loading Unit (Part No. 174025) due to a manufacturing error that may cause staples to fail advancing when handle is compressed during surgery. Affected units from specific lots.
The product is recalled due to a manufacturing assembly error that may cause the staples to fail to properly advance within the staple cartridge when the instrument handle is compressed.
Covidien is recalling a specific surgical stapler model because a manufacturing error might cause staples to not advance properly when the handle is pressed during surgery. This could lead to improper tissue fixation and potential complications during hernia repair procedures.
The manufacturing error means that when the instrument handle is compressed during surgery, the staples may not move correctly within the cartridge. This could result in improper tissue fixation, potentially causing hernia repair complications or requiring additional surgical intervention.
Surgical professionals who use the Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.8mm Disposable Loading Unit (Part No. 174025) in endoscopic procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific production lots.
Check for the product name 'Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.8mm Disposable Loading Unit' and part number 174025. Affected units were produced in specific lots: P9J1171Y, P9K1395Y, and P9K1582Y.
Identify the lot number on the product label to determine if it is one of the affected lots: P9J1171Y, P9K1395Y, or P9K1582Y.
The product is recalled due to a manufacturing assembly error that may cause the staples to fail to properly advance within the staple cartridge when the instrument handle is compressed during surgery.
Check the lot number on the product to see if it is one of the affected lots (P9J1117Y, P9K1395Y, or P9K1582Y). If it is, contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or replacement option. Affected units should be checked against the listed lots.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2254-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2254-2020 from Covidien. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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