Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Mechanical Filter with Connector Small Recalled by Covidien, LP Due to The company was notified by their supplier of...

Date: April 29, 2021
Company: Covidien, LP
Status: Ongoing
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, LP directly.

Affected Products

Mechanical Filter with Connector Small, Tethered Cap, Item Code 351/5979 - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit with ISO standard 15mm or 22 mm connectors.

Quantity: 7200

Why Was This Recalled?

The company was notified by their supplier of sterilization services for airway products in Italy of potential deviations from validated parameters for ethylene oxide sterilization.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Covidien, LP

Covidien, LP has 68 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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