Covidien Recalls
493 recalls on record · June 27, 2012 to August 19, 2026 · Medical Devices
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March 28, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Situate Gauze RF and X-Ray detectable. Product Number: G0804-16P02CN-1 Situate premium cotton are single use cotton
Hazard: This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the potential for failure to detect the affected Situate" gauze - RF and Xray detectable products by the Situate" detection console due to a manufacturing error.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Endo GIA" Radial Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology The Endo GIA radial reloads with Tri-Staple Technology have app
Hazard: The device cartridge disengaged during use due to manufacturing error.
February 28, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls GastriSail" Gastric Positioning Device Product Usage: The GastriSail gastric positioning system is indicated for use
Hazard: Reports of gastric or esophageal perforation occurring in procedures where the GastriSail" Gastric Positioning device has been used.
February 28, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit for use in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surge
Hazard: Potential for failure of the device safety interlock. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use loading unit from being fired a second time.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm (reinforced), Material CA30L2
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm, Material CA30L1
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm (reinforced), Material CA20L2
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm, Material CA20L1
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 15cm (reinforced), Material CA15L2
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 15cm, Material CA15L1
Hazard: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
February 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LP recalls Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Sponge. product Usage: Vistec X-R
Hazard: Medtronic is voluntarily recalling two production lots of its Covidien Vistec" x-ray detectable sponges de to possible contamination with human blood caused by handling of the product during the manufacturing process and prior to final packaging and Ethylene Oxide sterilization.
July 5, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Endo Peanut 5mm Auto Suture Blunt Dissector Item Code: 173019 The instrument has indications in endoscopic su
Hazard: Cotton tip of the device may disengage due to insufficient adhesive
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Saline Dressing 8' x 4 (20.3cm x10.2 cm), Sterile Item Code: 3606 Curity sodium chloride dressing is
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Sodium Chloride Dressing , 6 x 6-3/4 (15.2 cm x 17.1 cm), Sterile Item Code: 3339 Curity Sodium C
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing, Sterile Item Code: 3338 Curity sodium chloride dressing is saturated in
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Wet Dressing 8 x 4 (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm), Sterile Item Code: 3337 Curity sodium chloride dressing is
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Eye Pad Item Code: 91650 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various mater
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval, 1-5/8 x 2-5/8 (4.2 cm x 6.7 cm), Sterile Item Code: 2841 The sterile eye pad is a de
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
April 12, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Curity Eye Pad Item Code: 03201 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various mater
Hazard: Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
March 15, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Premier Guard Drape, Sterile. For Use with Verisphere (01-0035) and ArQ.Sphere (01-0044) Item Number: 01-0037 Used
Hazard: Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile barrier
March 15, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Premier Guard Sterile Drape For Use with Blair-Port Wand (02-0029) and Blair-Port Wand X (01-0046) Item Number: 01-0020
Hazard: Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile barrier
February 8, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor Item Code: RS10; The Covidien Nellcor¿ Forehead SpO2Sensor, model RS10, is ind
Hazard: Labeling error: The label indicates the product is latex free, but the headband component included with the forehead sensor does contain latex.
December 21, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099
Hazard: Sterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect.
November 16, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Professional Hospital Supply, Inc Custom Packaging containing the Devon Light Glove Item Number
Hazard: Added Instructions for Use: After application, inspect the Light Glove for barrier integrity
November 16, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Devon Light Glove sub-assembly non-sterile For Kit Packers Product Usage: A disposable, sterile, single-u
Hazard: Added Instructions for Use: After application, inspect the Light Glove for barrier integrity
November 16, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Covidien Devon Light Glove packaged in sterile surgical kits Reference: 31140208 Product Usage: A disposable, ster
Hazard: Added Instructions for Use: After application, inspect the Light Glove for barrier integrity
July 13, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien, LLC recalls Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device. Item code CYTO-101-01. Gastroenterology: -.Cytosponge Cell Collection De
Hazard: Medtronic is recalling all lots of the Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection device after two reports of the device detaching from the removal string during withdrawal from the patient's esophagus.
July 13, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien, LLC recalls Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Kit. Contains Cytosponge Cell Collection Device, Specimen Jar with preservative.
Hazard: Medtronic is recalling all lots of the Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection device after two reports of the device detaching from the removal string during withdrawal from the patient's esophagus.
June 8, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 26 Ply, 8" x 4" (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm) Item Number: 7321
Hazard: Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier
June 8, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Covidien LLC recalls Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 16 Ply, 8" x 4" (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm) Item Number: 7319
Hazard: Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier