PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: May 1, 2019 Initiated: March 13, 2019 #Z-1211-2019

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
COVIDIEN LLC
Units Affected
7248 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by COVIDIEN LLC. Units affected: 7248 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 1, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1211-2019.