Medical device manufacturer, Medtronic, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler [Item Code: EGIAUSTND; Lot: P9E0022Y; Distributed between June 2019 and August 2019].
According to the manufacturer, a voluntary recall is being conducted due to the potential for the sterile barrier to be compromised. This may result in a potentially increased risk for infection. The manufacturer has not received any reports of patient injury associated with the issue.
Affected users are required to take the following actions:
According to the local supplier, the affected products are not distributed in Hong Kong.
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 23 January 2020