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Health product recall

Duet TRS Straight Loading Unit and Duet TRA Articulating Loading Unit (09/17/2012)

Starting date:
August 23, 2012
Posting date:
September 17, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15529

Recalled Products

A. Duet TRS Straight Loading Unit
B. Duet TRA Articulating Loading Unit

Reason

Duet TRS may have the potential to injure adjacent anatomical structures, which may result in life threatening post-operative complications.

Affected products

A. Duet TRS Straight Loading Unit

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

Duet 4535, Duet 4548, Duet 6035, Duet 6048

Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien Inc.

B. Duet TRA Articulating Loading Unit

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

Duet 4535A, Duet 4548A, Duet 6035A, Duet 6048A

Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien Inc.