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COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC recalls Endo GIA 45mm Gray Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple Technology, Item Code EGIA45AV
Recalled July 25, 2018 · FDA recall Z-2509-2018 · COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
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Description
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.
Product
Endo GIA 45mm Gray Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple Technology, Item Code EGIA45AV
Manufacturer(s)
COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →