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Health product recall

Endo GIA Autosuture Universal (2015-01-29)

Starting date:
January 29, 2015
Posting date:
February 16, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-43733

Recalled Products

A) Endo GIA Autosuture Universal

Reason

The lots number beginning with the prefix "H", contain modifications to the device that did not receive required country-specific regulatory authorization for distribution. The modifications to these devices do not pose any risk to patients or clinicians.

Affected products

A) Endo GIA Autosuture Universal

Lot or serial number

H3F
H3J
H3K
H3L
H3M
H4A
H4B
H4C
H4D
H4E
H4F

Model or catalog number

030455
030456
030458
030459

Companies
Manufacturer
Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES