Events

Recall of Device Recall Covidien Endo Peanut 5mm Auto Suture Blunt Dissector

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
    77300
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2622-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-05-09
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=155648
  • 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
    Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    Cotton tip of the device may disengage due to insufficient adhesive.
  • Action
    Medtronic consignees were notified via Federal Express or certified mail on May 9, 2017, and the letter informs customers of the potential for the tip of the device to disengage from the device and the actions they should take. Accounts requested to discontinue use, quarantine and return product. Customers are requested to complete and acknowledge receipt of the Urgent Field Corrective Action Notice. Questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888, option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5000.

Device

Device Recall Covidien Endo Peanut 5mm Auto Suture Blunt Dissector
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: M5K04X to M7A01X Exp Date: 2020-October through 2022-January
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Covidien Endo Peanut 5mm Auto Suture Blunt Dissector || Item Code: 173019 || The instrument has indications in endoscopic surgery for swabbing small amounts of fluid or for blunt dissection of soft tissue(s) and structures, or as an aid in controlling minor intraoperative bleeding
  • 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