Reported Mar 3, 2021 · Terminated

Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of…

Covidien LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Covidien Llc · 15 Hampshire St · Mansfield, MA · 02048-1113

Is this the product you have?

  • Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm
  • x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usagedesigned for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparoscopic
  • or posterior open procedures Item CodeTECT1510AL
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot NumberSUH0709M
Amount recalled
129 units WW

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • MA

Why it was recalled

incorrect device is contained in the package. The packaging label indicates that the device is for left side use, the product inside the package is for right side use. Use of an opposite side mesh can result in implant failure and hernia recurrence

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 14, 2023 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:26 PM UTC

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