Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA30L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GTIN Number - 10884521706606 Lot Numbers- S7HG007KX S7HG008KX S7HG009KX S7HG032LX S7HG033LX S7HG034LX S7JG008LX S7JG009X S7JG012X S7KG012LX S7KG038QX S7LG009X S7MG010LX S7MG019X S8BG004X S8BG005X S8CG002X S8DG001X S8DG026X S8EG004X
- 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 LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA30L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
GTIN Number - 10884521706606 Lot Numbers- S7HG007KX S7HG008KX S7HG009KX S7HG032LX S7HG033LX S7HG034LX S7JG008LX S7JG009X S7JG012X S7KG012LX S7KG038QX S7LG009X S7MG010LX S7MG019X S8BG004X S8BG005X S8CG002X S8DG001X S8DG026X S8EG004X
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0625-2019
Related Recalls
A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.
A manufacturing issue could lead to a malformed cover tube press which can lead to internal components' movement during firing - leading to the potential for uncontrolled motion.
Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System alarms not heard/recognized, resulting in: treatment delay, lack of low oxygen saturation response, respiratory failure, arrhythmia. Highlighting operator's manual: 1)For patient Safety don't silence/decrease alarm volume, 2)Sensor off alarm (no perfusion detected) is low priority alarm, 3)Set monitors to Homecare Mode outside of hospital/professional setting