Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1739-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Covidien Curity Eye Pad Item Code: 03201 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various materials, such as gauze and cotton, intended for use as a bandage over the eye for protection or absorption of secretions. It is supplied sterile to allow for use in the operating room, and for application to the eye following injury and or surgery in order to reduce the likelihood of introduction of infection

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 3, 2017

Date Posted: April 12, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1739-2017

Event ID: 76606

Reason for Recall:

Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7168000

Code Information:

Lot Number beginning with: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Expiration Date: From February 2017 through November 2021

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution. US (Nationwide), Internationally to Canada, Australia, Brunei, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Andorra, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Russian Federation, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated