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FDA Device recall Z-0009-2021

Covidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes 00Z2760 - Product Usage: The E…

On 2020-10-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Covidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes 00Z2760 - Product Usage: The E… by Covidien, citing the device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0009-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2020-08-12
Published2020-10-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyCovidien
DistributionUS

Product

Covidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes 00Z2760 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Reason

The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.

Identifiers

code_infoLot Numbers: 00Z2117

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0009-2021%22

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