Covidien recalls Parietex Composite Mesh with Absorbable Collagen Film due to risk of delayed treatment, adhesions, and implant failure. Affected patients should contact for guidance.
Collagen film was placed on the opposite side of the mesh may cause delay to treatment/therapy, adhesions, erosion/migration, pain, fistula, hernia (recurrence), and failure of implant
Covidien is recalling a specific type of surgical mesh product that may cause delayed treatment, adhesions, erosion, pain, or implant failure. This recall affects patients who received this mesh during surgery.
The collagen film may be placed on the wrong side of the mesh during surgery, leading to delayed treatment, adhesions, tissue erosion, pain, fistulas, hernias, or implant failure. This can happen if the mesh is not properly positioned.
Patients who received the Parietex Composite Mesh with Absorbable Collagen Film during surgery are most at risk. This recall applies to those who had the specific 9 x 8 cm horseshoe-shaped mesh implanted.
Check if you received the Parietex Composite Mesh with Absorbable Collagen Film, 9 x 8 cm (3.6" x 3.1"), horseshoe-shaped, model PCO2H3, or lot PVE0194M. This mesh was used in surgical repairs.
Reach out to your surgeon or healthcare provider for guidance on next steps.
The recall indicates a risk of delayed treatment, adhesions, erosion, pain, fistulas, hernias, or implant failure if the mesh is not properly positioned.
Contact your surgeon or healthcare provider for guidance on next steps.
Check for the Parietex Composite Mesh with Absorbable Collagen Film, 9 x 8 cm (3.6" x 3.1"), horseshoe-shaped, model PCO2H3, or lot PVE0194M.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1183-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1183-2023 from Covidien. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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