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" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar Recalled by Covidien LLC Due to Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture)...

Date: March 15, 2018
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" 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.

Quantity: 936

Why Was This Recalled?

Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Swede, Switzerland and United Kingdom

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