Covidien Llc Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Stapler with DST Series Technology 30mm-V 3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3S Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Stapler with DST Series Technology 30mm-V 3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3S
Brand
Covidien Llc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: P0B1142MY, P0C1515MY, P0E0634MY, P0E1353MY, P0C0492MY, P0D1454MYP0E1352MY, P0G0601Y, P0C0493MY UDI: 10884521043145, 20884521043142
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: P0B1142MY, P0C1515MY, P0E0634MY, P0E1353MY, P0C0492MY,P0D1454MYP0E1352MY,P0G0601Y, P0C0493MY UDI: 10884521043145, 20884521043142
Covidien Llc is recalling Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Stapler with DST Series Technology 30mm-V 3. Intended for abdominal due to May contain a damaged internal component which could impede staple deployment and result in incomplete staple formation and a non-functional staple li. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
May contain a damaged internal component which could impede staple deployment and result in incomplete staple formation and a non-functional staple line preventing adequate hemostasis, or leading to anastomotic leak, pneumothorax, tissue damage or other delayed secondary complications including infection, peritonitis, and sepsis
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Medtronic issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letter by letter delivered via Federal Express and/or certified mail beginning November 23, 2020. The letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please immediately quarantine and discontinue use of affected item codes with associated lot numbers listed above. 2. Please return affected product as indicated below. All unused products from the affected item codes and associated lot numbers must be returned. 3. If you have distributed the Covidien TA" Auto Suture" Vascular Stapler and Loading Unit with DST Series" Technology listed above, please promptly forward the information from this letter to those recipients. 4. Complete the Recalled Product Return Form even if you do not have inventory We request that you contact Medtronic if you experienced a quality problem or adverse event. Email Medtronic Post Market Vigilance at: rs.assurancequality@medtronic.com If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888, option 2.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026