Reported Jul 18, 2018 · Terminated
LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use…
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 · 60 Middletown Ave · North Haven, CT · 06473-3908
Is this the product you have?
- LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm
- Product UsageA bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot #s 72550127X 72770140X 72770141X 73000048X
- Amount recalled
- 936
Why it was recalled
Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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