FDA Device recall Z-2427-2018
LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical pro…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-07-18
On 2018-07-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical pro… by Covidien, citing devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2427-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-03-15 |
| Published | 2018-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.
Reason
Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #s 72550127X 72770140X 72770141X 73000048X |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2427-2018%22
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