Medtronic recalls Endo GIA universal staplers with missing sled components that could cause bleeding or leakage during tissue division. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item codes.
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 universal staplers that may have a missing sled component. This could lead to failure in forming staple lines when dividing tissue, causing bleeding or leakage. Affected units are identified by specific lot numbers and item codes.
The sled component is critical for staple deployment. If missing, the stapler may fail to form a staple line when dividing tissue, leading to bleeding or leakage of bodily fluids.
Surgical patients using Endo GIA universal staplers for tissue division procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with lot numbers 0214050554, 0214907029, 0214991119, 0215130754, and 0215158268.
Check for the item codes BOX1073180 or BOX1073180APPE1 APPENDIX KIT ZAMS on the product. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the item code and lot number on your Endo GIA stapler to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is due to a potential missing sled component that could cause failure in staple deployment during tissue division, leading to bleeding or leakage.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it is affected and contact Medtronic for further instructions.
Affected lot numbers are 0214050554, 0214907029, 0214991119, 0215130754, and 0215158268.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1829-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1829-2018 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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