Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper 5mm Recall: Inconsistent Sterilization Method
Covidien recalls 5mm Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Graspers with inconsistent sterilization method. This may affect surgical safety. Contact for remedy details.
Lower-risk recall
Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method
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What happened, in plain English
Covidien is recalling its Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Graspers (5mm model) due to inconsistent sterilization methods that don't match the labeled process. This could lead to improper sterilization and potential infection risks during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/68839-covidien-endo-clinch-ii-auto-suture-grasper-5mm-recall-inconsistent.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/68839-covidien-endo-clinch-ii-auto-suture-grasper-5mm-recall-inconsistent · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1211-2019
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“Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper 5mm Recall: Inconsistent Sterilization Method.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/68839-covidien-endo-clinch-ii-auto-suture-grasper-5mm-recall-inconsistent. Based on FDA recall #Z-1211-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1211-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sterilization method used for these devices does not match what's stated on the label or approved by regulators. This inconsistency could mean the devices aren't properly sterilized, potentially leading to infections during surgery.
Who’s affected
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled graspers. Those most at risk are medical staff handling the devices during procedures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name 'Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper 5mm' and lot numbers: P8D1333PRX through P8F1545PRX. These devices were sold with the reference number 174317.
- Brand
Covidien- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1211-2019 | Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper, 5mm REF: 174317 The Covidien Endo Clinch" II Auto Suture" grasper 5mm has a 5 mm diameter, rotating, insulated shaft approximately 31 cm in length and is designed for introduction and use through the appropriately sized Covidien" trocar sleeve or larger sized sleeve with the use of a converter. The atraumatic jaws are clamped and locked onto tissue structures by closing the handles; Lot Numbers: P8D1333PRX P8D1334PRX P8D1614PRX P8D1615PRX P8D1616PRX P8E1143PRX P8E1189PRX P8E1269PRX P8E1271PRX P8E1272PRX P8F0008PRX P8F1238PRX P8F1239PRX P8F1307PRX P8F1448PRX P8F1452PRX P8F1480PRX P8F1545PRX | 7248 units |
| Z-1212-2019 | Covidien Endo Grasp Auto Suture Grasper 5mm REF: 173030 The Covidien Endo Grasp" Auto Suture" grasper 5 mm instrument has applications in a variety of gynecologic, general, urologic, thoracic and endoscopic procedures for temporary grasping/clamping of tissue and small tubular structures.; Lot Numbers: P8D1335PRX P8D1336PRX P8D1605PRX | 240 units |
| Z-1213-2019 | Procedure kits include devices from the affected lots distributed OUS only: (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 The Covidien Endo Grasp" Auto Suture" grasper 5 mm instrument has applications in a variety of gynecologic, general, urologic, thoracic and endoscopic procedures for temporary grasping/clamping of tissue and small tubular structures. 1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223; (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- Lot Numbers: 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA Lot Numbers: 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO Lot Number: 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII Lot No: 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S Lot numbers: :0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 Lot Numbers: 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 Lot No. 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA Lot No.0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM Lot No. 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 Lot No. 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 Lot No. 0217127223 1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 (1)BOX KIT00529H KIT COLECISTECTOMIA ACCESO Lot Number: 0217118756 (2)BOX KIT00680 KIT COLECISTECTOMIA- 0217117865 0217118746 0217117863 0217117858 0217117864 0217117862 0217117861 0217117859 0217117857 0217117860 (3)BOX KIT00681 KIT APENDICECTOMIA 0217118750 0217118749 0217118748 0217118747 (4)BOX KIT00897 KIT COLON IZQUIERDO 0217134109 (5)BOX LAPL1 ZESTAW DO CHOLECYSTEKTOMII 0217118761 (6)BOX PST01134 LAP CHOLE KIT ST JOHN S 0217119261, 0217119259 (7)KIT00599 LAPARO GENERICO X1 0217130753, 0217130754 (8)KIT00608 APENDICECTOMIA LAP X1 0217132887 (9)KIT2176CV BORNHOLM LAP INGUINAL HERNIA 0217123007 (10)KIT2951V CHOLECYSTECT BORNHOLM 0217123010 (11KIT2963 APPENDECTOMY KIT X1 0217123009 (12)KITM025 M'LANDS MR NASSAR LAP CHOLEX1 0217127223 | 148 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Lot Number
Look for lot numbers on the device: P8D1333PRX through P8F1545PRX.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 13 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall is due to potential infection risks from improper sterilization, not direct injury risks like cuts or fires. This is a low-risk issue.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1211-2019 (March 13, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1211-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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