Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1744-2017)

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 Sodium Chloride Dressing , 6 x 6-3/4 (15.2 cm x 17.1 cm), Sterile Item Code: 3339 Curity Sodium Chloride Dressing is indicated for use on exudating and/or infected wounds

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 3, 2017

Date Posted: April 12, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1744-2017

Event ID: 76606

Reason for Recall:

Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 168824

Code Information:

Lot Number beginning with: 14, 15, 16 Expiration Date: From February 2017 through November 2019

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