Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 1, 2019
Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method
Covidien LLC recalled Procedure kits include devices from the affected lots distributed OUS only: (1)BOX KIT00… - a moderate-severity action.
Procedure kits include devices from the affected lots distributed OUS only: (1)BOX KIT00… was recalled by Covidien LLC in May 1, 2019. Reason: Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1213-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Covidien LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1213-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1213-2019) was formally reported on May 1, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Covidien LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mansfield, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 148 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
148 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 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. 1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223
Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1213-2019 |
| Date reported | May 1, 2019 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC |
| Firm location | Mansfield, MA |
| Affected scope | 148 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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