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Covidien LLC

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#28 of 14,151 · 340 notices · 0.326% archive

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  • AGENCY FDA Devices (340)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Jul 8, 2026
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Covidien LLC accounts for about 0.326% of the 104,423-notice archive on 340 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

Where Covidien LLC sits among 14,151 recalling firms

Covidien LLC ranks 28th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Covidien LLC vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

340 28th of 14151 higher than 14,123 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Covidien LLC in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

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What this shows Covidien LLC holds about 0.326% of archive notices alongside 340 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

Beacon EUS Access System Preloaded Access 135degree Needle sterile, single-use, endoscopic ultrasound device consisting of a sharp stylet and an 18.5-gauge, echo-enhanced, tip-shaped, nitinol cannula intended to pierce tissue and then act as an access channel to facilitate guidewire placement to locations of the gastrointestinal tract.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

Beacon EUS Access System Preloaded Access 90degree Needle sterile, single-use, endoscopic ultrasound device consisting of a sharp stylet and an 18.5-gauge, echo-enhanced, tip-shaped, nitinol cannula intended to pierce tissue and then act as an access channel to facilitate guidewire placement to locations of the gastrointestinal tract.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire VersaTrack Auto Suture Hernia Stapler, 4.0mm, Part No. 174021 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.8mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174025 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.0mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174027 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire VersaTrack Auto Suture Hernia Stapler, 4.8mm, Part No. 174023 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernial defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 16FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50516ICT - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray 400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sampling, Temperature Sensor and Adhesive Catheter Securement, Sterile, Product Code P4P16XTSD - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 400mL, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sampling, Temperature Sensor and Adhesive Catheter Securement, Sterile, Product Code: P4P14TSD - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 400mL, 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sampling, Temperature Sensor and Adhesive Catheter Securement, Sterile, Product Code: P4P16TSD - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 400 ml 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sampling, Temperature Sensor and Adhesive Catheter Securement, Sterile, Product Code: P4P18XTSD - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 18FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50518ICT - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter with Temperature 16FR 5CC2W, Product Code: 50516T - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 14FR 5CC2W, Product Code: 50514T - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 400 ml 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray,18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Temperature Sensor, Sterile, Product Code: P4P18XTS - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Tray 400mL, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Foley Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Temperature Sensor, Sterile, Product Code: P4P16TS - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray 400mL, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Sampling, Temperature Sensor and Adhesive Catheter Securement, Sterile, Product Code: P4P16XTSD - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2020

Kits containing Covidien Force TriVerse Electrosurgical Devices. Distributed in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) only. No US distribution. Kits are manufactured in The Netherlands. Item codes BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT01 BREASTKIT02 LAR28PLN MGBGLOCX1 SGGLOCX1 HEMICX1 LAPWL STOM25PL TGGLOCX1 TIROIDEKIT UROCYSPL VAGHCJ VATSZD2 VGYN VMED VMED3 ZGVATS1

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2020

Covidien Force TriVerse Electrosurgical Devices, Product numbers FT3000 and FT3000DB, UDI 10884524000084 20884524000081; 10884524001937 20884524001934

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2 36" VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL911 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL811 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30 VIOLET GS-11, Item Code CL815 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler 12 mm-intended for resection, transection in general surgery Item Code: EGIAUSTND

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 30 VIOLET GS-22, Item Code CL885 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A, Item Code L1742K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIOLET CVF23, Item Code UL203 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 VIOLET 30" CV-24 (75CM), Item Code CL461 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 13-0 VIOLET 30" GS-23, Item Code CL892 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL123 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL124 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2019

MAHURKAR and Argyle acute hemodialysis catheters, Material numbers 8813793009 8813793013 8813794005 8813794009 8813816005 8813816009 8813817005 8813817009 8815668007 8815668011 8815668021 8815668027 8817142005 8817143005 8817145005 8817146001 8817146007 8817149007 8817232018 8817232019 8817277007 8817277011 8817277021 8817277027 8830414001 8830414002 8830415001 8830415003 8830416001 8830416003 8830416021 8830416023 8831173010 8831173011 8831173012 8831661001 8

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 45 ARTICULATING XTRA THICK SULU, Item Code EGIA45AXT

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 CURVED TIP 45MM MEDIUM/ THIC , SIG45CTAMT

Covidien LLC carries an outsized archive share

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Covidien LLC?
PlainRecalls indexes 340 distinct federal recall events naming Covidien LLC, aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Covidien LLC sit among other recalling firms?
Covidien LLC ranks #28 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Covidien LLC's notices?
FDA Devices accounts for 340 of this firm's 340 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Covidien LLC's filing book?
Filings for Covidien LLC span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous?
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Covidien LLC: 340 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Covidien LLC; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026