FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-1212-2019 · Reported May 1, 2019

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1212-2019
Event ID
82426
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
COVIDIEN LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
May 1, 2019
Initiation Date
March 13, 2019
Classification Date
April 23, 2019
Termination Date
April 23, 2020
Address
15 Hampshire St, N/A, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113, United States

Description

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.

Reason

Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method

Code Info

Lot Numbers: P8D1335PRX P8D1336PRX P8D1605PRX

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.

Quantity

240 units