FDADecember 2, 2015device

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal 12 mm Short Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUSHORT Product Usage: The Endo GIA Ultra Universal Short, Endo GIA Ultra Universal and Endo GIA Ultra Universal XL staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection ...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Staplers fail to fire or partially fire and reports of the instrument articulating lever disengaging during use

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

medtronic

Recall history

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