The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3093-2024·Announced 2024-09-18

Medline ReNewal Surgical Sealer/Divider Recalled for Incomplete Packaging Seal

Medline Industries is recalling 2,860 units of its ReNewal Reprocessed Covidien LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider due to potential incomplete seals on packaging trays, which could compromise sterility assurance.

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 medical device recall with no reported injuries or hospitalizations. The hazard—incomplete packaging seals—is a risk-of-harm to product sterility assurance but remains theoretical with no actual adverse events reported, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling 2,860 units of the ReNewal Reprocessed Covidien LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated (Item Number: LF1937CR), nationwide.

The recall was initiated because of a potential for incomplete seals on the packaging tray. An incomplete seal could compromise the device's sterility assurance.

Affected lot numbers range from 487233 to 518625 (146 specific lots identified). Healthcare facilities and distributors should verify their inventory against the recall list and follow Medline Industries' instructions regarding the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Covidien LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated, Compatible w/ FT10 37 cm FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower. Item Number: LF1937CR.
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • packaging-defect

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)

  • Item Number: LF1937CR. UDI/DI: 20888277719412 (case)
  • 10888277719415 (each). Lot Numbers: 487233
  • 487315
  • 500686
  • 500687
  • 500963
  • 507070
  • 507116
  • 507420
  • 507423
  • 507424
  • 513684
  • 513691
  • 513692
  • 513998
  • 513999
  • 514002
  • 514004
  • 514006
  • 514205

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.