Medtronic recalls Endo GIA staplers with missing sled components that could cause bleeding or leakage during tissue division. Affected units have specific item codes and lot numbers.
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 staplers that may be missing a critical sled component. This could lead to failure in forming staple lines when dividing tissue, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
The sled component is essential for deploying staples correctly. If missing, the stapler may not form a proper staple line when dividing tissue, which can cause bleeding or leakage of internal fluids.
Surgical professionals using Medtronic Endo GIA staplers for gastrointestinal procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may experience complications if the staple line fails.
Check for the item code BOX1073076GASB1 on the stapler. Affected units were sold with lot number 0215227169.
Inspect the stapler for a missing sled component that is critical for staple deployment.
The recalled model is the Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers with item code BOX1073076GASB1.
Missing sled components may cause failure to form a staple line when dividing tissue, leading to bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.
Check for the item code BOX1073076GASB1 and lot number 0215227169 on the stapler.
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Subject: Recall Z-1828-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1828-2018 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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