Covidien recalls Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology (CA20L2) due to risk of ceramic tip remaining in patient after surgery. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
Covidien is recalling its Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology (CA20L2) because the ceramic tip can detach after surgery and stay in the patient. This poses a serious risk of retained foreign object inside the body.
After ablation procedures, the ceramic tip can become disengaged from the needle shaft. If this happens, the tip may remain inside the patient, causing potential complications like infection or tissue damage.
Medical professionals using this device for surgical ablation procedures are affected. Patients who have undergone surgery with this device are at risk of retained hardware.
Check for the model CA20L2 with lot numbers listed in the record: S7HG001PX through S8DG025X. This device is used for surgical ablation of soft tissue, including liver tumors.
Immediately discontinue use of the Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology (CA20L2) if you have the affected model.
The firm received consumer reports that the ceramic trocar tip can disengage from the needle shaft after ablation, potentially remaining in the patient.
Stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Yes, affected units have lot numbers starting with S7HG001PX through S8DG025X as listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0627-2019 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0627-2019 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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