Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0560-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm, Material CA30L1

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 7, 2017

Date Posted: February 14, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0560-2018

Event ID: 79075

Reason for Recall:

The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

UDI 10884521189553, Lot codes: S5LG004PX,S6AG001X,S6BG002X,S6BG005X,S6BG016PX,S6CG003X,S6CG005X,S6CG017X,S6DG004X,S6EG001X,S6FG001X,S6FG006X,S6FG010X,S6KG002X,S6KG006PRX,S6KG006PX,S6LG004X,S6MG002X,S7CG001PCX,S7CG011PCX,S7CG015CX,S7EG001X,S7EG003X,S7FG011PX

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide including PR, Canada, China

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated