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EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST recall

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 4.8MM, Product Number HEM3348, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047563, GTIN Number 2…

Why was EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST recalled?

There is a potential for improper welding of the yellow staple guide to the instrument. Use of a device with an improperly welded staple guide may result in improper staple formation potentially leading to bleeding or anastomotic leak.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots: N7K0694MX, N7L1078MX, N7M0837MX

Product
EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 4.8MM, Product Number HEM3348, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047563, GTIN Number 2…
Recalling firm
Covidien LLC
Quantity
475
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the US states of : AL, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA. The devices were distributed to the following foreign countries: UAE, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, UK, and Vietnam.
Recall date
May 2, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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