Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Unit with DST Series Technology 30 mm- V3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3L

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: P0B1335MY, P0D0170MY, P0D1445M, 0F0377MY, P0B1336MY,P0D1444MY, P0E1211MY, P0F0606MY. UDI: 10884521043152, 20884521043159
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Covidien Llc
Reason for Recall:
May contain a damaged internal component which could impede staple deployment and result in incomplete staple formation and a non-functional staple line preventing adequate hemostasis, or leading to anastomotic leak, pneumothorax, tissue damage or other delayed secondary complications including infection, peritonitis, and sepsis
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
completed

Product Information

Full Description:

Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Unit with DST Series Technology 30 mm- V3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3L

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: P0B1335MY, P0D0170MY, P0D1445M, 0F0377MY, P0B1336MY,P0D1444MY, P0E1211MY, P0F0606MY. UDI: 10884521043152, 20884521043159

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0748-2021

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