FDA Device recall Z-1142-2021
Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2021-03-03
On 2021-03-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via… by Covidien, citing incorrect device is contained in the package. The packaging label indicates that the device is for left side use, the product inside the package is for right side use. Use of an o….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1142-2021 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2021-01-13 |
| Published | 2021-03-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparoscopic or posterior open procedures Item Code: TECT1510AL
Reason
incorrect device is contained in the package. The packaging label indicates that the device is for left side use, the product inside the package is for right side use. Use of an opposite side mesh can result in implant failure and hernia recurrence
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number: SUH0709M |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1142-2021%22
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