Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0636-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 13, 2017

Date Posted: February 28, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0636-2018

Event ID: 79169

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3,816

Code Information:

N7F1058KX, N7F1121KX, N7F1056KX, N7F1057KX

Distribution Pattern:

Nationally

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated