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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis

Reported: June 27, 2012 Initiated: May 9, 2012 #Z-1844-2012

Product Description

Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis

Reason for Recall

Potential for the sterility barrier to be compromised.

Details

Recalling Firm
Covidien LP
Units Affected
50698 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and countries including; Africa, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China Costa Rica, CROATIA, Czech Republic,Dominion Republic, ESPA¿A France, Germany, Greece Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea ,Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan , Thailand, and UK.
Location
North Haven, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis. Recalled by Covidien LP. Units affected: 50698 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the sterility barrier to be compromised.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1844-2012.