Covidien, PLC recalls Covidien Force TriVerse electrosurgical device 10 cord-Intended as electrosurgical energy to cut and/or coagulate tissu…

Recall date

February 15, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1020-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Covidien, PLC

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

Potential for the sterile packaging to be compromised

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Covidien Force TriVerse electrosurgical device 10 cord-Intended as electrosurgical energy to cut and/or coagulate tissue. Product Usage: Single-use device intended for use in open procedures (such as general, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, gynecologic) and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures where the surgeon desires monopolar radio-frequency electrosurgical energy to cut and/or coagulate tissue. The electrosurgical device is intended for use with conventional monopolar electrosurgical electrodes. Item Code: FT3000F