Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider Recalled by Covidien Llc Due to Customers reported that the device jaws were difficult...

Date: December 6, 2021
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

LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated, Product Number LF1837

Quantity: 504 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Customers reported that the device jaws were difficult to open or would not open following application on tissue. Use of a device with this potential assembly issue could result in the potential for bleeding, unintended tissue injury or loss, and delay in treatment while an alternate device is obtained.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom. No US distribution.

About Covidien Llc

Covidien Llc has 59 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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