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Class II Recall

Dermalon 88861757-31 DERMALON* 4-0 BLU 75CM C13 88861757-31 88861799-31 DERMALON* 4-0 BLU 75CM C14 88861799-

Covidien, LP

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Dermalon 88861757-31 DERMALON* 4-0 BLU 75CM C13 88861757-31 88861799-31 by Covidien, LP. Reason: Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which ma.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2920-2026

Action Date

2026-08-19

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Dermalon 88861757-31 DERMALON* 4-0 BLU 75CM C13 88861757-31 88861799-31 DERMALON* 4-0 BLU 75CM C14 88861799-31

Lot/Code Info: 88861757-31 UDI-DI 10884521070912 Lot D6A3020FY UDI-DI 20884521070919 Lot D6A3020FY 88861799-31 UDI-DI 20884521071060 Lot D6A2861FY

Quantity Affected: 135,875 total

Reason for Recall

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

Distribution

US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2026-06-24

Company

Covidien, LP

North Haven, CT

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 160 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 376 device-related FDA actions this month.

Covidien, LP has 95 FDA actions in our database, including 94 recalls and 1 clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien, LP) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Covidien, LP have FDA actions?

Covidien, LP has 95 FDA actions in our database, including 94 recalls and 1 device clearance.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2920-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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