The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Covidien, LLC

341 recalls in our database name Covidien, LLC as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
341
Critical
4
Severe
111
Most recent
2026-08-26

Of the 341 recalls from Covidien, LLC we have scored against our rubric, 4 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 111 (33%) are Severe.

About this listing

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Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

76–100 of 341

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1274-2020·2020-02-26

    Recall of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 VIOLET 30" CV-24 (75CM), Item Code CL461 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1293-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Suture Due to Packaging Integrity Concerns

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1298-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1275-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Suture Recall Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1282-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1264-2020·2020-02-26

    Recall of Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Staplers Due to Sterility Risk

    COVIDIEN LLC is recalling 2,180 units of Endo GIA Ultra Universal Staplers because the sterile barrier may be compromised, increasing the risk of infection.

    Product
    Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler 12 mm-intended for resection, transection in general surgery Item Code: EGIAUSTND
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1279-2020·2020-02-26

    Recall of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 13-0 due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 13-0 VIOLET 30" GS-23, Item Code CL892 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1297-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIOLET CVF23, Item Code UL203 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1281-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1289-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1299-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Suture Recalled for Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1295-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1288-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Sterility Barrier Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could compromise the sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1294-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1283-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Concerns

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could compromise the sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1287-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may compromise the sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL124 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1292-2020·2020-02-26

    Recall of Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1285-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1291-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Suture Recalled for Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A, Item Code L1742K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1296-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1300-2020·2020-02-26

    Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues

    FDA is recalling Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23 due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1277-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Suture Recall Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact sterility.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30 VIOLET GS-11, Item Code CL815 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1955-2019·2019-07-17

    MAHURKAR and Argyle acute hemodialysis catheters recalled for inaccurate priming volume labels

    COVIDIEN LLC is recalling MAHURKAR and Argyle acute hemodialysis catheters because the printed priming volume values are higher than the volumes required to fill each lumen.

    Product
    MAHURKAR and Argyle acute hemodialysis catheters, Material numbers 8813793009 8813793013 8813794005 8813794009 8813816005 8813816009 8813817005 8813817009 8815668007 8815668011 8815668021 8815668027 8817142005 8817143005 8817145005 8817146001 8817146007 881714900
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1835-2019·2019-06-26

    Recall of Signia Tri-Staple Surgical Devices Due to Missing Pin Components

    Covidien LLC is recalling Signia Tri-Staple 2.0 devices because missing pin components may cause incomplete staple formation, potentially leading to serious surgical complications.

    Product
    SIGNIA TRI-STAPLE 2.0 CURVED TIP 45MM MEDIUM/ THIC , SIG45CTAMT
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

About this company

Community-sourced company facts from Wikidata, not from any recall agency. This is background on the corporate entity — it says nothing about the recall(s) listed on this page, which come from the agency source notice above.

Covidien

Irish tax-registered company

Country
Ireland
Founded
2007
Parent company
Medtronic plc

Official website

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