Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1467-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Covidien, LP |
| Report date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Quantity | 11,796 units |
| Location | North Haven, CT, United States |
Official product description
Covidien Auto Suture" Blunt Tip Trocar, Product Number OMS-T10BTSNL
Why the product was recalled
The potential for trocar seal disengagement when using mesh products incorrectly with the device.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Albania, Algeria, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Republic Of, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.;
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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