Endo Stitch V-Loc PBT Non-Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCN004L, VLOCN006L, VLOCN008L, VLOCN204L, VLOCN206L, VLOCN208L, VLOCN304L, VLOCN306L, VLOCN308L
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Model VLOCN004L UDI-DI: 20884521072579 Lot N0B0834Y Model VLOCN006L UDI-DI: 20884521068824 Lots N0B0660Y N0J0042Y N0J0896Y N1A0931Y N1C0644Y N1L0438Y N2E0205Y N2E0350Y Model VLOCN008L UDI-DI: 20884521073606 Lots N0B0787Y N0E0302Y N1C0706Y N1G0856Y Model VLOCN204L UDI-DI: 20884521072609 Lots N0B0001Y N0E0552Y N0G0568Y N0J0894Y Model VLOCN206L UDI-DI: 20884521068831 Lots N0B0957Y N0G0569Y N0J0933Y N0L0198Y N0M0714Y N1A0932Y N1C0558Y N1C0770Y N1F0047Y N1F0796Y N1G0758Y N1K0184Y N2E0270Y N2E0298Y N9L0954Y Model VLOCN208L UDI-DI: 20884521073774 Lots N0B0772Y N0E0990Y N0G0570Y N0J0870Y N1C0557Y N1F0109Y N1F0132Y N1G0101Y N1J0032Y Model VLOCN304L UDI-DI: 20884521072616 Lots N0B0833Y N0G0487Y Model VLOCN306L UDI-DI: 20884521072654 Lots N0B0851Y N0E0558Y N0G0719Y Model VLOCN308L UDI-DI: 20884521073811 Lot N0G0324Y
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Covidien, LP
- Reason for Recall:
- Medtronic has received 210 reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing. The potential harm(s) include a delay in treatment/therapy, the potential for a portion of the needle to remain in the patient, foreign body reaction, allergic reaction, tissue injury and unintended radiation exposure from additional imaging for both intra-op and postoperative scenarios.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
Endo Stitch V-Loc PBT Non-Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCN004L, VLOCN006L, VLOCN008L, VLOCN204L, VLOCN206L, VLOCN208L, VLOCN304L, VLOCN306L, VLOCN308L
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Model VLOCN004L UDI-DI: 20884521072579 Lot N0B0834Y Model VLOCN006L UDI-DI: 20884521068824 Lots N0B0660Y N0J0042Y N0J0896Y N1A0931Y N1C0644Y N1L0438Y N2E0205Y N2E0350Y Model VLOCN008L UDI-DI: 20884521073606 Lots N0B0787Y N0E0302Y N1C0706Y N1G0856Y Model VLOCN204L UDI-DI: 20884521072609 Lots N0B0001Y N0E0552Y N0G0568Y N0J0894Y Model VLOCN206L UDI-DI: 20884521068831 Lots N0B0957Y N0G0569Y N0J0933Y N0L0198Y N0M0714Y N1A0932Y N1C0558Y N1C0770Y N1F0047Y N1F0796Y N1G0758Y N1K0184Y N2E0270Y N2E0298Y N9L0954Y Model VLOCN208L UDI-DI: 20884521073774 Lots N0B0772Y N0E0990Y N0G0570Y N0J0870Y N1C0557Y N1F0109Y N1F0132Y N1G0101Y N1J0032Y Model VLOCN304L UDI-DI: 20884521072616 Lots N0B0833Y N0G0487Y Model VLOCN306L UDI-DI: 20884521072654 Lots N0B0851Y N0E0558Y N0G0719Y Model VLOCN308L UDI-DI: 20884521073811 Lot N0G0324Y
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0201-2023
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