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Health product recall

LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparascopic and Impact Open Sealer/Divider (2016-11-22)

Starting date:
November 22, 2016
Posting date:
December 13, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-61422

Affected Products

  1. LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider
  2. LigaSure Impact Open Sealer/Divider

Reason

Manufacturer has received complaints reporting that reprocessed LF1637 or LF4318 Ligasures experienced compatibility issues when connected to the FT10 generator. An "invalid instrument" error message may appear on FT10 generators with software revision 1.1.5.4 when devices without a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip are connected to the generator. Updates were made to the instructions for use (IFU) to provide clarity on software compatibility.

Affected products

A. LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

LF1637

Companies
Manufacturer

STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS

1810 West Drake Dr.

Tempe

85283

UNITED STATES



B. LigaSure Impact Open Sealer/Divider

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

LF4318

Companies
Manufacturer

STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS

1810 West Drake Dr.

Tempe

85283

UNITED STATES