Reported Jun 10, 2026 · Ongoing

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

Covidien, LP

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, LP · 60 Middletown Ave · North Haven, CT · 06473-3908

Is this the product you have?

  • Covidien EndoStitch" Polysorb Single Use Loading Unit
  • Product numbers170053 and 170071
Lot codes and dates
  • 1
  • Product Number170053
  • UDI-DI10884521126732
  • UPN20884521126739
  • Lot number
    • J5L2332Y
    • 2
  • Product Number170071
  • UDI-DI10884521126787
  • UPN20884521126784
  • Lot numberJ5H2924Y
Amount recalled
2448 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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.

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

Data as of Sep 19, 4:16 PM UTC

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