Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2919-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Covidien, LP |
| Report date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Quantity | 135,875 total |
| Location | North Haven, CT, United States |
Official product description
V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING BOX06614V4 BOX BY PASS FINAL BOX07405V1 BOX BYPASS CARDON BOX01056V2 BOX BYPASS DR LAGAE BOX01482V2 BOX BYPASS KIT DEZEMBER 2025 BOX09222V1 BOX BYPASS KIT NEU BOX 003 BOX08767V1 BOX GASTRIC BYPASS JAWBYPASS2 BOX GASTRIC BYPASS SIGNIA BOX02191V11 BOX GASTRICBYPASS KIT V4 BOX06863V4 BOX GB BOX MET LHOOK PST04884V3 BOX GB ZONDER ENDOHERNIA EGIA PST04884V6 BOX GBP SIGNIA BOX08506V2 BOX KIT COLON IHS KIT00625V1 BOX KIT HERNIA HIATO IHS KIT01026V1 BOX LAP HERNIE INGUNIAL RIGHT BOX00051V4 BOX NEW GBP KIT PST03130V2 BOX ZESTAW DO BARIATRII GB UCKGB5 BOX ZESTAW DO RYGB WEJRYGB3 VLOCL0013 V-LOC* 180 4-0 CLR 30CM P12 VLOCL0013 VLOCL0014 V-LOC* 180 3-0 CLR 30CM P12 VLOCL0014 VLOCL0023 V-LOC* 180 4-0 CLR 45CM P12 VLOCL0023 VLOCL0024 V-LOC* 180 3-0 CLR 45CM P12 VLOCL0024 VLOCL0306 V-LOC 180 DEVICE 0 15CM GS-21 VLOCL0306 VLOCL0316 V-LOC* 180 0 GRN 30CM GS21X12 VLOCL0316 VLOCL0345 V-LOC* 180 2-0 GRN 23CM GS21 VLOCL0345 VLOCL0436 V-LOC* 180 0 GRN 60CM GS25X12 VLOCL0436 VLOCL0604 V-LOC* 180 3-0 GRN 15CM V20 VLOCL0604 VLOCL0615 V-LOC* 180 2-0 GRN 30CM V20 VLOCL0615 VLOCL0625 V-LOC* 180 2-0 GRN 45CM V20 VLOCL0625 VLOCL0644 V-LOC* 180 3-0 GRN 23CM V20 VLOCL0644 VLOCL0804 V-LOC 180 3-0 GRN 15CM CV23 VLOCL0804 VLOCL2105 V-LOC* 180 2-0 GRN 15CM GS22 VLOCL2105 VLOCL2145 V-LOC* 180 2-0 GRN 23CM GS22 VLOCL2145 VLOCL2246 VLOC180 0 GRN 9 GS-22 VLOCL2246
Why the product was recalled
Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.
Distribution information
US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
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.
What to do next
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