Covidien recalls Endo Stitch V-Loc 180 Absorbable Reload models due to reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing, potentially causing delays in treatment, tissue injury, or foreign body reactions.
Medtronic has received 210 reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing. The potential harm(s) include a delay in treatment/therapy, the potential for a portion of the needle to remain in the patient, foreign body reaction, allergic reaction, tissue injury and unintended radiation exposure from additional imaging for both intra-op and postoperative scenarios.
Covidien is recalling specific models of Endo Stitch V-Loc 180 Absorbable Reload suturing devices after receiving 210 reports of needles breaking during surgery. This could lead to treatment delays, tissue injury, or foreign objects remaining in patients.
Needles can break during endoscopic suturing, which may cause treatment delays, leave needle fragments inside the patient, trigger foreign body reactions, allergic responses, tissue damage, or require additional imaging for radiation exposure.
Surgical teams using the recalled models during endoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may experience complications if needles break.
Check for model numbers VLOCA004L, VLOCA006L, VLOCA008L, VLOCA204L, VLOCA206L, VLOCA208L, VLOCA304L, VLOCA306L, or VLOCA308L on the device. These models were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the device to see if it matches the recalled models listed in the notice.
Reach out to Covidien for guidance on next steps if you own a recalled model.
Covidien has received 210 reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing, which could cause treatment delays, tissue injury, or foreign objects remaining in patients.
The affected models are VLOCA004L, VLOCA006L, VLOCA008L, VLOCA204L, VLOCA206L, VLOCA208L, VLOCA304L, VLOCA306L, and VLOCA308L.
The recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy; users are advised to contact Covidien for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0200-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0200-2023 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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