FDA Recalls Versaport Bladeless Optical Trocars Due to Seal Disengagement Risk
The FDA is recalling 23,050 units of Versaport Bladeless Optical Trocars because seals may disengage, potentially causing components to enter the patient's cavity.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a component disengaging into a patient's cavity, which constitutes a significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for 23,050 units of the Versaport Bladeless Optical Trocar With Fixation Cannula - 5mm Short (Product Code: ONB5SHF). The recall is being conducted by the manufacturer, Covidien LP. The affected devices are intended for use in gynecologic, general, thoracic, and urologic endoscopic procedures to create and maintain a port of entry.
The recall is due to a defect where seals may disengage from the cannula. This failure may result in a component inadvertently disengaging into the patient's cavity. The affected lot numbers range from N2h0413X through N3A0391X. Specific lot numbers N2H0045X, N2H0166X, N2H0286X, N2H0357X, and N2H0516UX are not affected and are acceptable for use.
The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to countries such as Canada, Austria, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Versaport Bladeless Optical Trocar With Fixation Cannula - 5mm Short Product Code: ONB5SHF 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 en
- Manufacturer
- Covidien LP
- Affected units
- 23,050
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 (4)
- N2H0166X
- N2H0286X
- N2H0357X
- N2 H051 6UX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Covidien LP under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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