Covidien Endo GIA Radial Reload Tri-Staple: Cartridge Disengagement Risk
Covidien recalls Endo GIA Radial Reload with Tri-Stap: Cartridge disengagement due to manufacturing error. Affected units have product number EGIARADXT and lot code N6L0351X.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The device cartridge disengaged during use due to manufacturing error.
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What happened, in plain English
Covidien is recalling Endo GIA Radial Reload with Tri-Staple Technology devices because a manufacturing error caused the cartridge to disengage during use. This could lead to complications during surgery if the device fails mid-procedure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73016-covidien-endo-gia-radial-reload-tri-staple-cartridge-disengagement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73016-covidien-endo-gia-radial-reload-tri-staple-cartridge-disengagement-risk · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0908-2018
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“Covidien Endo GIA Radial Reload Tri-Staple: Cartridge Disengagement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73016-covidien-endo-gia-radial-reload-tri-staple-cartridge-disengagement-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0908-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0908-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device cartridge can become detached during surgery due to a manufacturing defect. This disengagement could cause the device to malfunction or fail mid-procedure, potentially leading to complications in tissue resection or anastomosis.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using the Endo GIA Radial Reload with Tri-Staple Technology for abdominal, gynecologic, or thoracic procedures are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use these devices during operations are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product number EGIARADXT and lot code N6L0351X on the device. These specific units were recalled due to a manufacturing error.
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What to do — step by step
Check Device Details
Look for product number EGIARADXT and lot code N6L0351X on the device packaging or label.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 15 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0908-2018 (September 15, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0908-2018 to see it in context.
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