Covidien Endo GIA AutoSuture Universal Loading Unit — Class II medical device recall Z-1063-2013
Terminated recall by Covidien LP, reported 2013-04-17. Single Use Loading Unit contained two staples loaded in each cartridge pocket and may result in difficulty fir
| Recall number | Z-1063-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LP, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-02-11 |
| Classified | 2013-04-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-04-17 |
| Terminated | 2014-03-20 |
| Countries outside the US | CA, JP |
| Quantity | 6,751 units |
| Lot numbers | N2E0605LX, N2F0341LX, N2F0563LX, N2F0725LX |
Product
Covidien Endo GIA AutoSuture Universal Loading Unit, 30mm-2.0mm Product Code: 030450 Applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric anti thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Reason for recall
Single Use Loading Unit contained two staples loaded in each cartridge pocket and may result in difficulty firing and removing the device from the application site, which may require medical intervention
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.