Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper Recalled by COVIDIEN LLC Due to Sterilization method used was not consistent with the...

Date: March 13, 2019
Company: COVIDIEN LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact COVIDIEN LLC directly.

Affected Products

Covidien Endo Clinch II Auto Suture Grasper, 5mm REF: 174317 The Covidien Endo Clinch" II Auto Suture" grasper 5mm has a 5 mm diameter, rotating, insulated shaft approximately 31 cm in length and is designed for introduction and use through the appropriately sized Covidien" trocar sleeve or larger sized sleeve with the use of a converter. The atraumatic jaws are clamped and locked onto tissue structures by closing the handles

Quantity: 7248 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and the approved sterilization method

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About COVIDIEN LLC

COVIDIEN LLC has 22 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report