Events

Recall of Covidien

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Covidien LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    71113
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2118-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-06-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=137916
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Light, surgical, ceiling mounted - Product Code FSY
  • Reason
    Devon light gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility.
  • Action
    Medtronic/Covidien initiated recall on April 16, 2015 via FedEx and certified mail Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory and kits to Medtronic (Covidien) -Attention: Devon" Light Glove 110 Kendall Park Lane. Atlanta, GA 30336. If you have any questions contact your Medtronic representative or Medtronic Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8am to 6:30pm ET, at (800) 882-5878.

Device

Covidien
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number begins 508xxxx or lower
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the Virgin Islands and the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland , France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, ISRAEL,Spain, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, South Africa, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, and UAE.
  • Product Description
    Hysto Pack, Non-sterile || Part Number Description || SA2059B MAJOR BASIN || SA2220 HYSTO PACK || SA2220A HYSTO PACK
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LLC, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA