Recall Z-0986-2024— Covidien LP

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Covidien LP, initiated 2023-11-16. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K090470. Product: AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30. Reason: Packaging of the device may cause a low seal strength in the side seal of the foil pouch potentially resulting in a sterile/moisture barrier breach, compromising the product sterility.

Recalling firm
Covidien LP
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-11-16
Firm location
Mansfield, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30

Reason for recall

Packaging of the device may cause a low seal strength in the side seal of the foil pouch potentially resulting in a sterile/moisture barrier breach, compromising the product sterility

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.