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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 29, 2015

Non Sterile Subassembly: Catalog Number/Description: SA1008 NONSTERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA1578 NO-STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2000 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2001 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2002 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2004 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2005 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2006 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2007 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2008 SA-7457-R NS SUBASSEMBLY SA2032B NSSA SA2038A NSSA SA2042 SA2042 SUBASSEMBLY NS SA2049 SA2049 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2058B NSSA SA2074 SA2074

Devon Light Gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility

Recall #
Z-2118-2015
Affected scope
385486
Initiated
April 16, 2015
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Covidien LLC recalled Non Sterile Subassembly: Catalog Number/Description: SA1008 NONSTERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA… - a moderate-severity action.

Non Sterile Subassembly: Catalog Number/Description: SA1008 NONSTERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA… was recalled by Covidien LLC in July 29, 2015. Reason: Devon Light Gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2118-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Covidien LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Devon Light Gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility.

Moderate
severity level
385K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 29, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2118-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Non Sterile Subassembly: Catalog Number/Description: SA1008 NONSTERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA1578 NO-STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2000 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2001 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2002 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2004 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2005 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2006 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2007 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2008 SA-7457-R NS SUBASSEMBLY SA2032B NSSA SA2038A NSSA SA2042 SA2042 SUBASSEMBLY NS SA2049 SA2049 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2058B NSSA SA2074 SA2074 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2075 SA2075 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2109 SA2109 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2119 SA2119 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2120 SA2120 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2121 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2122 SA2122 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2164A NSSA SA2172A NSSA SA2172B NSSA SA2173C NSSA SA2174B NSSA SA2185 SRM800 NSSA SA2198D NSSA SA2199 SA2199 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2219 NSSA SA3011 SA3011 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3013 SA3013 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3018 SA3018 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3040 SA3040 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3045 NSSA SA3060 SA3060 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3062A NSSA SUBASSEMBLY SA3068 SA3068 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3069 SA3069 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3071 SA3071 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3076 NSSA SA3076A NSSA SA3077 NSSA BUTTON SA3078 NSSA ROCKER SA3080 NSSA SA4003 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA4003A NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA4013 NSSA SA4014 NSSA SA4015 NSSA SA5006 NSSA SA5015 NSSA SA5017 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2140 SA2140 NON STERILE SUBASSY

Reason for recall

Devon Light Gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2118-2015
Date reported July 29, 2015
Date initiated April 16, 2015
Recalling firm Covidien LLC
Firm location North Haven, CT
Affected scope 385486
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, Irel…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

385486 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Non Sterile Subassembly: Catalog Number/Description: SA1008 NONSTERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA1578 NO-STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2000 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2001 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2002 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2004 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2005 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2006 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2007 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2008 SA-7457-R NS SUBASSEMBLY SA2032B NSSA SA2038A NSSA SA2042 SA2042 SUBASSEMBLY NS SA2049 SA2049 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2058B NSSA SA2074 SA2074 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2075 SA2075 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2109 SA2109 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2119 SA2119 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2120 SA2120 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2121 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2122 SA2122 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2164A NSSA SA2172A NSSA SA2172B NSSA SA2173C NSSA SA2174B NSSA SA2185 SRM800 NSSA SA2198D NSSA SA2199 SA2199 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA2219 NSSA SA3011 SA3011 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3013 SA3013 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3018 SA3018 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3040 SA3040 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3045 NSSA SA3060 SA3060 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3062A NSSA SUBASSEMBLY SA3068 SA3068 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3069 SA3069 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3071 SA3071 NON STERILE SUBASSY SA3076 NSSA SA3076A NSSA SA3077 NSSA BUTTON SA3078 NSSA ROCKER SA3080 NSSA SA4003 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA4003A NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA4013 NSSA SA4014 NSSA SA4015 NSSA SA5006 NSSA SA5015 NSSA SA5017 NON STERILE SUBASSEMBLY SA2140 SA2140 NON STERILE SUBASSY. Recalled by Covidien LLC. Units affected: 385486.
Why was this product recalled?
Devon Light Gloves contain splits or holes compromising the sterility
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2118-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
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..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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