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 Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL) Recalled by Covidien LLC Due to Sterility of the outer surface of the container...

Date: October 14, 2016
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 Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099

Quantity: 5,187,100 Units

Why Was This Recalled?

Sterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Covidien LLC

Covidien LLC has 248 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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