FDA Device recall Z-0483-2016
MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-12-30
On 2015-12-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge by Cardica, citing cardica, Inc. has received reports that use of the Blue Cartridges with the MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Stapler was associated with incomplete firing of staples, potentially resulting….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0483-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-11-06 |
| Published | 2015-12-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Cardica |
| Distribution | AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, MA, MD, MN, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, WA, WI |
Product
MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge. Model Number: FG-025321; The MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue Cartridge and MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge contain 316L stainless steel staples. The cartridges are used with the MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Stapler, which is a single patient device. When the MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Stapler is loaded with a MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Cartridge, two double rows of 316L stainless steel staples are delivered while simultaneously transecting tissue between the two, double staple rows. The MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Stapler and MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Cartridge are designed for introduction and use through a 5mm trocar cannula or larger. The staple line length is 30 mm long. The Stapler can be loaded, fired, and reloaded with the MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Cartridge for up to the number deployments indicated on package label in a single surgical procedure. The Stapler can fire different sized staples, with the size of the staple indicated by the color of the MicroCutter XCHANGE Cartridges. Intended for use in multiple open or minimally invasive surgical procedures for the transaction, resection, and /or creation of anastomoses in small and large intestine as well as the transection of the appendix.
Reason
Cardica, Inc. has received reports that use of the Blue Cartridges with the MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Stapler was associated with incomplete firing of staples, potentially resulting in an incomplete transection or anastomosis of tissue during the surgical procedure.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot numbers: 150309A 150527D 150603F 150617B 150820A 150902A 150909B 150924A. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0483-2016%22
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