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Covidien ROTICULATOR 30-V3 Single Use Stapler recallZ-1848-2012 · Covidien LP · initiated May 9, 2012

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2012

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Covidien LP or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Potential for the sterility barrier to be compromised.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

The firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 16, 2012 via federal express to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately identify and quarantine all affected inventory (note: units from affected lots may have been incorporated into Covidien BEST PRACTICE KITS; evaluate kits for affected lots). All affected ROTICULATOR units must be returned. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached ROTICULATOR Single Use Stapler Recalled Product Return form via fax to: (800) 895-6140 or email to: [email protected], even if you do not have any of the affected units, and include a copy of completed form with products being returned. Customers who received product directly from Covidien should contact Covidien Customer Service at [email protected] or (800) 722-8772, option 1, prior to returning affected products to Covidien, Field Returns Department, at 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473; if received from distributor, return form and contact distributor directly. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Covidien Representative or Covidien Quality Assurance at (203) 492-5232.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1848-2012
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 9, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Jun 21, 2012
Recalling firm
Covidien LP
Quantity
17848 units
Product code
GDW
FDA submissions
K855047
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.

Product description

Covidien ROTICULATOR 30-V3 Single Use Stapler REF# 017619 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

LOT #'s BEGINNING WITH THE FOLLOWING LETTER/NUMBER COMBINATIONS  P7E P8B P8L P9H POE PIB PIL P7F P8C P8M P9J POF PIC PlM P7G P8D P9A P9K POG PlD P2A P7H P8E P9B P9L POH PIE P2B0153X P7J P8F P9C P9M POJ PlF P7K P8G P9D POA POK PlG P7L P8H P9E POB POL PlH P7M P8J P9F POC POM PlJ P8A P8K P9G POD PIA PlK Also Best Practice Kits Ref#'s: OOZ0800, OOZ0976, OOZ1401, OOZ1407, OOB0117, OOBOI22 NOTE: THE SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW AND LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN ""RMX" and "RRMX" ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND ARE ACCEPT ABLE FOR USE. P2A0194XR, P2B0488XR, P2B0153XR

Other devices under the same FDA submission

11 devices cleared under K855047 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 61942).

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