Covidien LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2427-2018)

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:

LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 15, 2018

Date Posted: July 18, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2427-2018

Event ID: 79735

Reason for Recall:

Devices were found with a sterile breach (puncture) in the pouch from a sort of 8,064 packaged devices.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 936

Code Information:

Lot #s 72550127X 72770140X 72770141X 73000048X

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Swede, Switzerland and United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated