Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1383-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Covidien, LP |
| Report date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Quantity | 5928 units WW: 4212 US 1716 OUS |
| Location | North Haven, CT, United States |
Official product description
Covidien Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload 45 mm Vascular/Thin 8 mm - Long Item Code: SIGSDL45CTVT
Why the product was recalled
Potential for the device safety interlock to fail. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use reload from being erroneously fired a second time. If the safety interlock fails and the empty single-use reload is fired a second time, the stapler may cut tissue but no staples will deploy from the empty reload, potentially resulting in a failed anastomosis, bleeding, tissue trauma, and the potential need to convert to an open procedure.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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