Covidien recalls LigaSure Exact Dissector Nano surgical tools with possible sterile breaches in packaging. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 72550127X to 73000048X. Consumers should check their product details.
Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.
Covidien is recalling certain LigaSure Exact Dissector Nano surgical tools due to a possible sterile breach in the packaging. This could lead to contamination during surgery if the device is used without proper sterilization.
The packaging may have a sterile breach (puncture) that could allow contamination during surgical procedures. This risk is specific to the packaging integrity and not the device itself once opened properly.
Surgical professionals who purchased the affected lot numbers of LigaSure Exact Dissector Nano tools between the specified dates. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices are at minimal risk if the breach is not present.
Check for lot numbers 72550127X, 72770140X, 72770141X, or 73000048X on the packaging. The product is a bipolar electrosurgical instrument used in open surgical procedures.
Look for lot numbers 72550127X, 72770140X, 72770141X, or 73000048X on the packaging.
The packaging may have a sterile breach (puncture) that could lead to contamination during surgery if the device is used without proper sterilization.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected units include 72550127X, 72770140X, 72770141X, or 73000048X.
No immediate stop is required; check the lot number to see if your product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2427-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2427-2018 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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