Covidien, LP: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1458-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload, Model SIGSDS30CTVT

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 14, 2024

Date Posted: April 10, 2024

Recall Number: Z-1458-2024

Event ID: 94128

Reason for Recall:

Under certain firing conditions, reloads were found to articulate in an uncontrolled manner potentially causing disruption to the staple line. The issue is related to components in impacted reloads that are not fully secure, which leads to uncontrolled articulation. The issue can occur using either the Endo GIA" Ultra Universal Stapler or Signia" Stapling System.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 3,023 units

Code Information:

Model Number: SIGSDS30CTVT; UDI/DI: 10884521741888; Lot numbers: N3L1909UY, N3L1868UY, N3L2008UY, N3L2221UY, N3M1541UY, N3M1603UY, N3M1639UY;

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of France, Hong Kong, Israel and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated