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Covidien, LP: Covidien EndoStitch" Polysorb Single Use Loading Unit; Product numbers: 170053 and 170071;

Recall number
Z-2281-2026
Recalling firm
Covidien, LP
Product
Covidien EndoStitch" Polysorb Single Use Loading Unit; Product numbers: 170053 and 170071;
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2026-04-15
Posted
2026-06-01
Terminated
not on file
Reason
The presence of holes in the pouch may compromise the package s ability to maintain the sterile barrier and protect the product from environmental exposure.
Root cause
Process control
Action
On April 23, 2026 URGENT: VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Customer actions: - Immediately identify and quarantine all unused impacted product listed above. - See Appendix A for guidance on identifying affected lots. - This notice needs to be passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Return all unused impacted product listed above to Medtronic. Medtronic Actions: - Medtronic representatives will assist customers with the return of affected product, upon request. - Medtronic representatives will work with customers to ensure replacement products are available to avoid interruptions in patient care.
Quantity
2448 units
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide distribution; International: Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy;
Lot, serial or model codes
1. Product Number: 170053; UDI-DI: 10884521126732; UPN: 20884521126739; Lot number: J5L2332Y; 2. Product Number: 170071; UDI-DI: 10884521126787; UPN: 20884521126784; Lot number: J5H2924Y;
510(k) numbers
["K934738"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
OCW
Firm FEI
1219930
Firm city
North Haven
Firm state
CT
Firm country
not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Publisher
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
Source file
Source file retained · verify
Refresh due
2026-10-06

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