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Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); BOX LOBECTOMIA VATS 3D; CFN: BOX0617

FDA device recall Z-0486-2026 · posted 2025-11-07 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Covidien, LP
Reason for recall
A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.
Action taken
On September 25, 2025 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Customer actions: Identify and quarantine all unused impacted product listed. Return all quarantined devices to Medtronic. If purchased from a distributor, contact your distributor directly to arrange for the return of the devices back to your distributor. Please complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form. Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the listed affected lots may have been transferred or distributed.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
GDW
Quantity affected
2 units (OUS only)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Chile, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Po
Date initiated
2025-09-25
Date posted
2025-11-07
Location
North Haven, CT

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