FDA Recall Open, Classified

Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); BOX LOBECTOMIA VATS 3D; CFN: BOX06170V4;

Recall: Z-0486-2026 · Initiated September 25, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0486-2026
Event Number
97792
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
GDW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 25, 2025
Posted
November 7, 2025
Address
LP 60 Middletown Ave, Covidien, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); BOX LOBECTOMIA VATS 3D; CFN: BOX06170V4;

Reason

A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.

Action

On September 25, 2025 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Customer actions: Identify and quarantine all unused impacted product listed. Return all quarantined devices to Medtronic. If purchased from a distributor, contact your distributor directly to arrange for the return of the devices back to your distributor. Please complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form. Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the listed affected lots may have been transferred or distributed.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Chile, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom.

Quantity

2 units (OUS only)