Covidien recalls EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL and EGIA4:5CTAMT surgical devices due to potential missing pin components causing incomplete staple formation, bleeding, or infection risks.
The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the potential for infection and/or sepsis.
Covidien is recalling specific surgical staplers that may have missing pins, which can cause incomplete staple formation. This could lead to bleeding, infections, or serious complications like peritonitis or pneumothorax.
The staplers may have missing pin components that don't align properly. This can cause incomplete staple formation, leading to bleeding, infections, or serious complications like peritonitis or pneumothorax.
Surgical patients and healthcare providers using the recalled EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL and EGIA45CTAMT staplers. Those at highest risk are patients undergoing surgery where these staplers are used.
Check for the model numbers EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL or EGIA45CTAMT on the device. The serial number N8L0401KY is also associated with this recall.
Look for the model numbers EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL or EGIA45CTAMT on the device.
Contact Covidien directly for further assistance or to confirm if your device is affected.
The recalled models are EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL and EGIA45CTAMT.
Incomplete staple formation could lead to bleeding, infections, or serious complications like peritonitis or pneumothorax.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1831-2019 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1831-2019 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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