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Versaport Bladeless Optical Fixation Cannula - 5mm recallZ-1472-2013 · Covidien LP · initiated May 6, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Covidien LP or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Seals may disengage from the cannula which may result in a component inadvertently disengaging into the patients cavity

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 6, 2013,via federal express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Covidien Surgical Solutions, 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473. Customers were requested to return completed Response Form. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Covidien representative or Covidien Customer Service, Monday through Friday, Sam - 6:30pm ET, at (800) 962-9888, option 1, and then option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-8165.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1472-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 6, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Jun 5, 2013
Recalling firm
Covidien LP
Quantity
57461 untis
Product code
GCJ
FDA submissions
K112349
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to the following countries: Canada Austria Bahrain Benoni Centurion Chatsworth Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kuwait Netherlands Norway Portugal QATAR Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore South Africa Spain OMAN Sweden Switzerland UAE United Kingdom Venezuela

Product description

Versaport Bladeless Optical Fixation Cannula - 5mm Product Code: ONBFCA5ST The Versaport" Bladeless Optical 5mm trocars are intended for use in a variety of gynecologic, general, thoracic and urologic endoscopic procedures to create and maintain a port of entry.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers: N2J0150X through N3C0683X Note: The specific lot numbers listed below are not affected by this recall and are acceptable for use: N2H0045X,N2H0166X,N2H0286X, N2H0357X,N2 H051 6UX

Other devices under the same FDA submission

10 devices cleared under K112349 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 65093).

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