Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Step Bladeless Trocars Recalled by Covidien, LP Due to Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration...

Date: March 1, 2023
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

Step Bladeless Trocars, 10 mm cannula and dilator with radially expandable sleeve and 5 - 10 mm reducer, Product Number S101010

Quantity: 770 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspecified infection or, in the case of sutures used in the eye, pose a loss of vision risk.

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