Duet TRS Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units Recall
Covidien, the maker of the Duet TRS Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units, issued a recall of the device due to reports connecting it with 13 serious injuries and three deaths. Covidien has decided that the device should not be used in thoracic surgery procedures, which it believes accounts for one third of all procedures. The device is a loading unit used to support staple lines in tissues. However, Covidien found that the device can injure anatomical structures in the thorax resulting in post-operative complications.
The product numbers affected are:
DUET4535
DUET4535A
DUET4548
DUET4548A
DUET6035
DUET6035A
DUET6048
DUET6048ADUET TRS 45 3.5MM STRAIGHT SULU
DUET TRS 45 3.5MM ARTICULATING SULU
DUET TRS 45 4.8MM STRAIGHT SULU
DUET TRS 45 4.8MM ARTICULATING SULU
DUET TRS 60 3.5MM STRAIGHT SULU
DUET TRS 60 3.5MM ARTICULATING SULU
DUET TRS 60 4.8MM STRAIGHT SULU
DUET TRS 60 4.8MM ARTICULATING SULU
Dangerous and defective medical devices are responsible for many injuries and deaths nationwide. Our profession calls this area of law products liability. Consulting an attorney experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most lawyers will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.
This consumer protection information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.
