The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1467-2024·Announced 2024-04-10

Covidien Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar recalled for seal disengagement

Covidien is recalling approximately 11,796 Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar units due to potential seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly with the device. The issue could occur during surgical procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a surgical device with potential for malfunction during use. Meets the rubric criterion of 'risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported,' scoring High (3).

Plain-English summary

Covidien, LP is recalling approximately 11,796 units of the Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar (Product Number OMS-T10BTSNL) distributed worldwide.

The recall addresses a potential for trocar seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly with the device. This malfunction could occur during surgical procedures.

Healthcare facilities and surgical centers that have received these devices should identify affected lot numbers and discontinue use pending replacement or further instructions from Covidien. The UDI (Unique Device Identifier) is 10884521539648. Affected lot serial numbers include P0M1930, P1C1684, P1C1685, P1D1418, P1F1548, P1F1549, P1J0729, P1J1343, P1K0356, P1M0969, P2A0779, P2B0758, P2D0021, P2D0022, P2D0023, P2F0324, P2H0410, P2H0411, P2J0053, P2J0456, P2L0093, P2M0416, P2M0417, P3C0354, and P3E0462.

The recalled product

Product
Covidien Auto Suture" Blunt Tip Trocar, Product Number OMS-T10BTSNL
Manufacturer
Covidien, LP
Hazard
  • device-malfunction
  • seal-disengagement

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Product Number/CFN: OMS-T10BTSNL
  • UDI/DI: 10884521539648
  • Lot Serial Number: P0M1930
  • P1C1684
  • P1C1685
  • P1D1418
  • P1F1548
  • P1F1549
  • P1J0729
  • P1J1343
  • P1K0356
  • P1M0969
  • P2A0779
  • P2B0758
  • P2D0021
  • P2D0022
  • P2D0023
  • P2F0324
  • P2H0410
  • P2H0411

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.