FDAClass IIMay 23, 2018

(1)box Pst01199 Bariatric Tristaple recall

(1)BOX PST01199 BARIATRIC TRISTAPLE (Item Number: PST01199) (2) BOX PST03403 ALTERNATIVE APPENDIX KIT (Item Number: PST03403) (3) BOX PST03533 KIT APP…

Why was (1)box Pst01199 Bariatric Tristaple recalled?

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.

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?

Lot Numbers: (1) 0214109631, 0214909770 (2) 0214975597 (3) 0214860061

Product
(1)BOX PST01199 BARIATRIC TRISTAPLE (Item Number: PST01199) (2) BOX PST03403 ALTERNATIVE APPENDIX KIT (Item Number: PST03403) (3) BOX PST03533 KIT APP…
Recalling firm
COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
Quantity
169,775 units in total
Distribution
Worldwide and US Nationwide
Recall date
May 23, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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