Medtronic recalls Endo GIA 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple Technology (Item EGIA30AV) due to potential missing sled component causing staple deployment failure, which may lead to bleeding or leakage during tissue division.
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 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers because a critical sled component might be missing, leading to staple deployment failure. This could cause bleeding or leakage of tissue contents during medical procedures.
The device may have a missing sled component that is essential for proper staple deployment. Without this component, the stapler might fail to form a staple line when dividing tissue, potentially causing bleeding or leakage of bodily fluids.
Medical professionals using the Endo GIA 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload staplers for vascular procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device may experience complications due to improper staple formation.
Check for the Endo GIA 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple Technology (Item Code EGIA30AV). The product was sold with lot number N7G0757KX and GTIN numbers 10884521186095 (inner carton) and 20884521186092 (outer carton).
Inspect the stapler for any missing sled components that could affect staple deployment.
The recall is due to the potential for a missing sled component, which may cause the stapler to fail in forming a staple line during tissue division, leading to bleeding or leakage.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking for missing sled components. Contact Medtronic directly for further guidance.
The product may be unsafe if a critical sled component is missing, which could lead to bleeding or leakage during medical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1822-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1822-2018 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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