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Roticulator 55 Poly 013601Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Stapler with Polysorb Staples · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521047617), received between Jul 30, 2018 and Jul 30, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Fell1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2018Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Fell; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HYSTERECTOMY, ON THE CERVIX, THE DISTAL PART OF THE STAPLER SHAFT BROKE. THE HEAD OF THE STAPLER FELL OFF WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE INTO THE PATIENT¿S CAVITY AND ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. A NEW STAPLER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7732474 ↗

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