Z-3168-2011

DUET TRS 60 3.5mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples...

Name: Z-3168-2011 DUET TRS 60 3.5mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples...
Creator: Covidien LP
Published: 2011-08-15
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic, Inc. / initiated 2011-08-15 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Covidien LP began a recall of DUET TRS 60 3.5mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples Reference Number: DUET6035 The ENDO GIA Universal... on 2011-08-15. The reason FDA records is "Sterility of the device is compromised due to a breach in the sterile packaging". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-3168-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-08-15
Posted: 2011-09-08
Terminated: 2016-08-24
Recalling firm: Medtronic, Inc.
Product: DUET TRS 60 3.5mm Universal Straight Single Use Loading Unit Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples Reference Number: DUET6035 The ENDO GIA Universal Staplers with DUET TRS Loading Unit have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures.
Product code: GDW Staple, Implantable
Reason for recall: Sterility of the device is compromised due to a breach in the sterile packaging
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Storage
Action: The firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 15, 2011, to its customers via federal express. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately identify and quarantine all affected inventory (Note: Units from the affected lots may have been incorporated into Covidien BEST PRACTICE KITS. If you have purchased BEST PRACTICE KITS, please evaluate whether these kits contain units from the affected lots.); complete and return the DUET TRS Universal Loading Unit Recalled Product Return form via fax to (203) 822-6009; and return all inventory from the affected lots (note: All affected units must be returned) with the complete form to: Field Returns Department, located at 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473. Questions or concerns, contact Covidien Representative or Covidien Quality Assurance at (203) 492-5232.
Quantity in commerce: 11336 units
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Pacific.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers: N0A0278U N0A0597U N0A0603U N0C0403 N0C0405 N0C0439 N0E0113 N0E0423 N0E0426 N0F0426 N0F0446 N0G0266 N0G0279 N0G0557 N0H0123 N0L0372 N0L0400 N1A0928 N1A0930 N1C0009 N1C0048 N1E0182X N1E0932X N1G0241X N9E0801U N9E0802U N9E0803U N9H0598U N9M0251U

Product code GDW

K080898Class IIAuto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units with Staple Line ReinforcementTyco Healthcare Group LP / cleared 2008-05-05

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