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V-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device recallZ-2918-2026 · Covidien, LP · initiated Jun 24, 2026

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in August 2026

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  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.

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Why it was recalled

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

FDA root cause category: Equipment maintenance

What the company is doing

The firm began notifying consignees on 7/7/26 via email, mail, or electronically. Notices were titled, "URGENT: VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL." Customers were informed of the manufacturing nonconformance. If products in scope of this field action have been used in patients under the customer's care, the customer is instructed to monitor for signs of infection or vision issues due to the possibility of biocontamination. Customers were instructed to immediately identify, cease use, and quarantine all unused impacted product. Unused impacted product is to be returned to Medtronic. The recall notice should be passed on to all those who need to be aware within the customer's organization or to any organization where devices have been transferred.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2918-2026
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jun 24, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Aug 7, 2026
Recalling firm
Covidien, LP
Quantity
135,875 total
Product code
GAM
FDA submissions
K100257
Distribution
US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.

Product description

V-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device VLOC 90 0 VL 22 GS-21 VLOCM0336 VLOC 90 0 VL 22 GS-25 VLOCM0436 VLOCM0436 VLOCM0003 V-LOC* 90 4-0 CLR 15CM P12X12 VLOCM0003 VLOCM0013 V-LOC* 90 4-0 CLR 30CM P12X12 VLOCM0013 VLOCM0024 V-LOC* 90 3-0 CLR 45CM P12X12 VLOCM0024 VLOCM0123 V-LOC* 90 4-0 CLR 45CM P14X12 VLOCM0123 VLOCM0315 V-LOC* 90 2-0 VIO 30CM GS21 VLOCM0315 VLOCM0603 V-LOC* 90 4-0 VIO 15CM V20X12 VLOCM0603 VLOCM0604 V-LOC* 90 3-0 VIO 15CM V20X12 VLOCM0604 VLOCM1203 V-LOC* 90 4-0 VIO 15CM CV15 VLOCM1203 VLOCM2115 V-LOC* 90 2-0 VIO 30CM GS22 VLOCM2115

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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VLOCM0336 UDI-DI 20884521132501 Lot A5M0917VY VLOCM0436 UDI-DI 20884521827513 Lot A5M1035VY VLOCM0003 UDI-DI 10884521131606 Lot A5M1022VFY UDI-DI 20884521131603 Lots A5M1022VFY A5M1166VFY VLOCM0013 UDI-DI 10884521131644 Lot A5M1024VFY UDI-DI 20884521131641 Lots A5M1023VFY A5M1024VFY VLOCM0024 UDI-DI 10884521131699 Lot A5M0860VFY UDI-DI 20884521131696 Lot A5M0860VFY VLOCM0123 UDI-DI 20884521132235 Lot A5M1169VFY VLOCM0315 UDI-DI 20884521132464 Lot A6A1005VY VLOCM0603 UDI-DI 10884521132535 Lot A5M1246VY UDI-DI 20884521132532 Lot A5M1246VY VLOCM0604 UDI-DI 10884521132542 Lot A5M1062VY UDI-DI 20884521132549 Lots A5M1014VY A5M1062VY VLOCM1203 UDI-DI 10884521132757 Lot A6A1063VY UDI-DI 20884521132754 Lot A6A1063VY VLOCM2115 UDI-DI 20884521133003 Lot A5M1155VY

Devices named in this recall

11 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

48 devices cleared under K100257 are not named by identifier in this recall. 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 99390).

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