Medical devices, 2020
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3,055 medical device recalls FDA’s Enforcement Report published in 2020, newest first; 40,450 in all since 2012.
FDA’s medical device recalls, as its Enforcement Report classifies them, from June 2012. Lists of FDA’s records can’t be saved for alerts: openFDA asks that its data not be used to alert the public (openFDA); FDA’s own emails do that. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
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- Medical device recall BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001 Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and… Class IIFDA’s classOct 14, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 14, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System (RUO-Research Use Only) Material Number: 05987750001 Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and… Class IIFDA’s classOct 14, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 14, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter 12.5F Due to adverse events received by the firm for left atrial perforations and Atrioventricular Node block. Class IIFDA’s classOct 14, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement Report19 statesnamed in where it went PublishedOct 14, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereArizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Gray Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.0 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 2.5 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 3.5 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.0 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.5mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 3.5 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 60 mm - 3.5 mm The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Covidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes… The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusOngoingWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18” P-10 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” P-14 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” P-12 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36” KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” C-12 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30” V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV417G,… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18” P-14 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18” P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” CV-25 Taper, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” P-11, Product Number: SVP2294, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36” GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486,… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18” P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 30” P-10 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” CV-25 Taper, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18” P-12 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G,… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36” GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947,… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30” CV-23 Taper, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18” P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496,… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” P-14, Product Number: SVP2251, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30” KV-11, TaperCutting, Product… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18” PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36” KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36” GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” C-12 Cutting, Product Number:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36” GS-21 Taper CV946, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36” GS-11 Cutting CV4731, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 -… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36” GS-25 CV604, UDI: 20884521152288 -… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30” PC-11 SV487G, UDI: 10884521149595 -… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36” GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 -… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30” KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18” P-12 Cutting SV497G, UDI:… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
- Medical device recall Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30” GS-20 CV9975G, UDI: 20884521149585… The surgical suture is non-sterile. Class IIFDA’s classOct 7, 2020in FDA’s Enforcement ReportNationwideFDA’s word for where it went PublishedOct 7, 2020ClassClass IIStatusTerminatedWhereNationwide
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