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Covidien LLC

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340 recalls on record · Latest: Jul 8, 2026

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Federal filing book Covidien LLC HEAVY-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

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

  • BOOK 340 notices
  • RANK #28 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.326% archive
  • 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 Jun 26, 2019

SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 30MM MEDIUM/ THICK RELOAD , SIG30AMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 45 ARTICULATING MED THICK SULU, Item Code EGIA45AMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 30 ARTICULATING MED THICK SULU, Item Code EGIA30AMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 BLACK 60MM EXTRA THICK RELOA, SIG60AXT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 60 CURVED TIP ART MED THICK SULU, EGIA60CTAMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 60 ARTICULATING EXTRA THICK SULU, Item code EGIA60AXT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 CURVED TIP 60MM MEDIUM/ THIC , SIG60CTAMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 BLACK 45MM EXTRA THICK RELOA, SIG45AXT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA 60 ARTICULATING MED THICK SULU , EGIA60AMT
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

EGIA45 CT AR MD THK REL, EGIA45CTAMT
FDA Devices Moderate May 1, 2019

Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper, 5mm REF: 174317 The Covidien Endo Clinch" II Auto Suture" grasper 5mm has a 5 mm diameter, rotating, insulated shaft approximately 31 cm in length and is designed for introduction and use through the appropriately sized Covidien" trocar sleeve or larger sized sleeve with the use of a converter. The atraumatic jaws are clamped and locked onto tissue structures by closing the handles
FDA Devices Moderate May 1, 2019

Covidien Endo Grasp Auto Suture Grasper 5mm REF: 173030 The Covidien Endo Grasp" Auto Suture" grasper 5 mm instrument has applications in a variety of gynecologic, general, urologic, thoracic and endoscopic procedures for temporary grasping/clamping of tissue and small tubular structures.
FDA Devices Moderate May 1, 2019

Procedure kits include devices from the affected lots distributed OUS only: (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length), Model Number 9736
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

Covidien Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, CA20L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA30L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

Covidien Emprint Short Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA15L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

8Fr SAFE GRAD CAT W/Valve (Argyle Suction Catheter Kits with Chimney Valve), Model Number 36826
FDA Devices Critical Dec 26, 2018

Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) ventilator series: Puritan Bennett" 980 Pediatric Adult Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Neonatal Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Universal Ventilator Product Usage: The Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator is designed for use on patient population sizes from Neonatal (NICU) through Adult who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 0.3 kg (0.66 lb). It is suitable for service in hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2018

Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Product Code 8888264911 Product Usage: The Salem Sump Tubes are intended for decompression and drainage of stomach contents following injury, illness, or surgery in patients with intestinal obstruction, and to prevent the distention of the stomach.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Parietex Composite Parastomal Mesh (Product Number PCOPM15 / PCOPM20) Product Usage: The PCOPM15 and PCOPM20 reorder codes are circular in shape, made from a three-dimensional monofilament polyester fabric with a two-dimensional monofilament polyester central band. One side of the design is completely covered with the hydrophilic film. On the opposite side, only the two-dimensional central band is coated with the absorbable hydrophilic film. The film extends 5 mm over the external edge of th
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Kerlix Bandage Roll, 100 Cotton, 8 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 9.3 (11.4 cm x 2.8 m), REF 6716 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Dermacea Gauze Fluff Roll, 6 Ply, 4 x 4-1/8 yd (10.2 cm x 3.7 m), REF 441106 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Kerlix Bandage Roll, 100% Cotton, 6 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 yd (11.4 cm x 3.7m), REF 6715 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Dermacea Gauze Fluff Roll, 6 Ply, 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 yd (11.4 cm x 3.7 m), REF 441103 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Bandage Roll, 6 Ply, 4-1/2 x 12.3 (11.4 cm x 3.7m), REF 3332 Product Usage- as both primary and secondary dressing containing PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) to resist bacterial colonization within the dressing and bacterial penetration through the dressing.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Kerlix Gauze Roll, 6 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 yd (11.4 cm x 3.7m) Stretched, REF 7880 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

EEA Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology, Part No. TRIEEA28MT TRIEEA28XT TRIEEA31MT TRIEEA31XT Product Usage: The EEA Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology places a circular, triple staggered row of titanium staples and resects the excess tissue, creating a circular anastomosis.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

P400 PREM U/M 18FR TMPSNS, Item Code P4P18TS
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 14 FR, Silicone Temperature Sensing Foley Traywith Cath-Secure Plus, Sterile, Item Code P4P14TSD
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 FR, Silicone Temperature Sensing Foley Traywith Cath-Secure Plus, Sterile, Item Code P4P16XTSD
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

P400 PREM U/M 16FR TMPSNS, Item Code P4P16TS
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 FR, Silicone Temperature Sensing Foley Traywith Cath-Secure Plus, Sterile, Item Code P4P16TSD
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

TEMP SENSE SILICONE 14FR5CC2W, Item Code 50514T
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Li-ion battery packs used in BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems. Product Number/CFN: 186-0208 UDI-Device Identifier (GTIN/UPN): 10884521130319
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2018

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undyed GS-21, Product Number CL-955
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2018

LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 3.5MM, Product Number HEM3335, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047518, GTIN Number 2 - 20884521047515 Product Usage: The EEA Hemorrhoid and prolapse stapler set with DST Series Technology (instrument) is designed for use as a stapler instrument for control of rectal prolapse and hemorrhoid disease. The instrument places a circular, double-staggered row of titanium DST staples and removes a circular tissue specimen. The instrument
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 4.8MM, Product Number HEM3348, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047563, GTIN Number 2 - 20884521047560 Product Usage: The EEA Hemorrhoid and prolapse stapler set with DST Series Technology (instrument) is designed for use as a stapler instrument for control of rectal prolapse and hemorrhoid disease. The instrument places a circular, double-staggered row of titanium DST staples and removes a circular tissue specimen. The instrument
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Signia" Power Handle (SIGPHANDLE, SIGNVAL1 and SIGVAL20 - Kits) The Signia" Power Handle, when used with Endo GIA" single-use reloads and Endo GIA" single-use reloads with Tri-Staple" Technology, has applications in open and minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecological, pediatric, and thoracic surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Rechargeable Li-ion battery used with Puritan Bennett TM 980 Series Ventilator System including Pediatric-Adult Ventilator, Neonatal Ventilator, Universal Ventilator; Battery Product Number: 10086042; UDI: 20884521700861 The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are intended to provide a backup power source to the ventilator in case AC power is lost.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Situate Gauze RF and X-Ray detectable. Product Number: G0804-16P02CN-1 Situate premium cotton are single use cotton disposable that must be used with the Situate delivery system. The disposable have an attached RF Tag, which is an electrically passive inductor like device that is sewn into the green pouch that you will see on all Situate premium cotton. When activated by magnetic impulses from the scanning devices, the tag resonates a signal that allows for the detection of these cotton d
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Endo GIA" Radial Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology The Endo GIA radial reloads with Tri-Staple Technology have application in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic and thoracic surgery for resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis, as well as application deep in the pelvis, e.g. low anterior resection. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of p
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 28, 2018

GastriSail" Gastric Positioning Device Product Usage: The GastriSail gastric positioning system is indicated for use in gastric and bariatric surgical procedures for the application of suction, decompression and to radially expand the stomach, to drain gastric fluids, to test for leaks, to provide visible and tactile delineation of the lesser curvature of the stomach and to serve as a sizing guide for gastric and bariatric procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 28, 2018

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit for use in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm, Material CA30L1
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm (reinforced), Material CA20L2
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm (reinforced), Material CA30L2
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 15cm, Material CA15L1
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm, Material CA20L1

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