Medtronic recalls Endo GIA Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm-2.0mm (Item 030450) 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 Universal Articulating Loading Units that may have a missing sled component. This could cause staple deployment failure during tissue division, potentially leading to bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.
The sled component is critical for staple deployment. If missing, the device may fail to form a staple line when dividing tissue, which can cause bleeding or leakage of bodily fluids.
Patients using the Endo GIA Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm-2.0mm (Item Code 030450) for surgical procedures are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use this device during procedures are at the highest risk.
Check for the Endo GIA Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm-2.0mm (Item Code 030450) with lot numbers N7L0306KX, N7M0221KX, N8B0724KX, N8C0958KX, or N8C1303KRX.
Identify the lot number on the packaging or device label to determine if it is in the recalled range.
Reach out to Medtronic directly for further instructions on the recall process.
The recalled device is the Endo GIA Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm-2.0mm (Item Code 030450).
The device may fail to form a staple line when dividing tissue, potentially causing bleeding or leakage of luminal contents.
Check the lot number on the packaging or device label; affected units have lot numbers N7L0306KX, N7M0221KX, N8B0724KX, N8C0958KX, or N8C1303KRX.
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Subject: Recall Z-1814-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1814-2018 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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