Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit for use in abdominal Recalled by Covidien LLC Due to Potential for failure of the device safety interlock....

Date: September 13, 2017
Company: Covidien LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Covidien LLC directly.

Affected Products

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit for use in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

Quantity: 3,816

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for failure of the device safety interlock. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use loading unit from being fired a second time.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationally

About Covidien LLC

Covidien LLC has 248 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report