The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0908-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

FDA Recalls 163 Endo GIA Radial Reloads Due to Manufacturing Error

The FDA is recalling 163 Endo GIA Radial Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology because the device cartridge disengaged during use due to a manufacturing error.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the device disengaged during use, which poses a significant risk of injury to patients during surgery.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for 163 units of Endo GIA Radial Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology manufactured by Covidien LLC. The recall is due to a manufacturing error that caused the device cartridge to disengage during use.

These medical devices are intended for use in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic, and thoracic surgery for the resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis. They are also used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature, biliary structures, and the pancreas.

The affected units are identified by product number EGIARADXT and lot code N6L0351X. The distribution pattern indicates that the devices were distributed internationally, including in Japan, but there were no USA customers. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Endo GIA" Radial Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology The Endo GIA radial reloads with Tri-Staple Technology have application in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic and thoracic surgery for resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis,
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
Affected units
163

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product number: EGIARADXT Lot code: N6L0351X

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.