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Health product recall

Duet TRS Straight Loading Unit and Duet TRS Articulating Loading Units (01/13/2012)

Starting date:
January 13, 2012
Posting date:
January 23, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-26267

Recalled Products

  1. Duet TRS Straight Loading Unit
  2. Duet TRS Articulating Loading Units

Reason

The Duet TRS has the potential to injure adjacent anatomical structures within the thorax 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
  • Duet4535
  • Duet4548
  • Duet6035
  • Duet6048
Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES

B. Duet TRS Articulating Loading Units

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • Duet4535A
  • Duet4548A
  • Duet6035A
  • Duet6048A
Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES