Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    LOT #'s BEGINNING WITH THE FOLLOWING LETTER/NUMBER COMBINATIONS P7E P8B P8L P9H POE PIB PIL P7F P8C P8M P9J POF PIC PlM P7G P8D P9A P9K POG PlD P2A P7H P8E P9B P9L POH PIE P2B0153X P7J P8F P9C P9M POJ PlF P7K P8G P9D POA POK PlG P7L P8H P9E POB POL PlH P7M P8J P9F POC POM PlJ P8A P8K P9G POD PIA PlK Also Best Practice Kits Ref#'s: OOZ0800, OOZ0976, OOZ1401, OOZ1407, OOB0117, OOBOI22 NOTE: THE SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW AND LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN ""RMX" and "RRMX" ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND ARE ACCEPT ABLE FOR USE. P2A0194XR, P2B0488XR, P2B0153XR
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Covidien LP
Reason for Recall:
Potential for the sterility barrier to be compromised.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

LOT #'s BEGINNING WITH THE FOLLOWING LETTER/NUMBER COMBINATIONS P7E P8B P8L P9H POE PIB PIL P7F P8C P8M P9J POF PIC PlM P7G P8D P9A P9K POG PlD P2A P7H P8E P9B P9L POH PIE P2B0153X P7J P8F P9C P9M POJ PlF P7K P8G P9D POA POK PlG P7L P8H P9E POB POL PlH P7M P8J P9F POC POM PlJ P8A P8K P9G POD PIA PlK Also Best Practice Kits Ref#'s: OOZ0800, OOZ0976, OOZ1401, OOZ1407, OOB0117, OOBOI22 NOTE: THE SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW AND LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN ""RMX" and "RRMX" ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AND ARE ACCEPT ABLE FOR USE. P2A0194XR, P2B0488XR, P2B0153XR

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1844-2012

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