Medtronic Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrode Recall for Sterile Barrier Compromise
Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrodes due to a potential sterile barrier breach. The recall covers units distributed worldwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile barrier breach) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrodes (Item Code: E278128) because of a potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier. The affected lot range is 209716X through 61220115X.
These devices are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation, and suction via a single handset is desirable. The recall includes units distributed nationwide in the US and internationally to Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any illnesses or injuries. Healthcare providers and patients should verify the lot numbers of their devices against the affected range and contact Medtronic for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278128 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
- Manufacturer
- Medtronic
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Affected Lot Range: 209716X through 61220115X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 25 recalled by Medtronic 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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