Medtronic recalls Endo GIA 45mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers with item code EGIA45CTAV due to potential missing sled component causing staple deployment failure, which may lead to bleeding or luminal leakage.
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.
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA 45mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers with item code EGIA45CTAV because they may be missing a critical sled component needed for staple deployment. This could cause bleeding or leakage if tissue is divided during surgery.
The stapler may be missing a sled component that is essential for deploying staples properly. If the staple line fails to form when dividing tissue, it could cause bleeding or leakage of bodily fluids.
Surgical professionals using the Endo GIA 45mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers with item code EGIA45CTAV are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these staplers may experience bleeding or leakage.
Check for the Endo GIA 45mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers with item code EGIA45CTAV. These were sold with lot numbers N7G0796KX and N7L0818KX.
Inspect the stapler for a missing sled component that could cause staple deployment failure.
The Endo GIA 45mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload stapler with item code EGIA45CTAV.
Failure to form a staple line when dividing tissue could lead to bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.
Lot numbers N7G0796KX and N7L0818KX.
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Subject: Recall Z-1823-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1823-2018 from Medtronic. 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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