Has Covidien, LP had other FDA enforcement actions?

Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 6 total FDA actions tied to Covidien, LP: 0 warning letters, 6 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

What kind of FDA record is this?

This is an Argus HQ record of a FDA Recall, tagged high severity by Argus HQ. FDA published the underlying record on 2026-08-19; Argus observed and indexed it on 2026-08-26.

Where can I verify this record directly with FDA?

The verbatim FDA source record is the source of truth — Argus HQ links directly to it below. Always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

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fda_recall · device_recall · high

Covidien, LP — Class II recall: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING BOX…

Name: FDA Recall Record — Covidien, LP
Creator: Argus HQ
Published: 2026-08-19
License: https://argushq.ai/methodology

Event date: 2026-08-19 00:00:00Z
Observed: 2026-08-26 04:20:37Z
Source ID: Z-2919-2026
Payload hash: 2b27c31563b2a32fef9cb666…

Summary

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. Status: Ongoing.

Entities

Covidien, LP

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Frequently asked questions

Has Covidien, LP had other FDA enforcement actions?: Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 6 total FDA actions tied to Covidien, LP: 0 warning letters, 6 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.
What kind of FDA record is this?: This is an Argus HQ record of a FDA Recall, tagged high severity by Argus HQ. FDA published the underlying record on 2026-08-19; Argus observed and indexed it on 2026-08-26.
Where can I verify this record directly with FDA?: The verbatim FDA source record is the source of truth — Argus HQ links directly to it below. Always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

Compiled by Argus HQ Research from FDA primary sources · Reviewed by Andy Gaber, Founder

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APA

Argus HQ Research (2026). Covidien, LP — Class II recall: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device    BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING	  	BOX…. Digital Empire Holdings LLC. Retrieved from https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-covidien-lp-z-2919-2026

MLA

"Covidien, LP — Class II recall: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device    BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING	  	BOX…." Argus HQ Research, Digital Empire Holdings LLC, 2026, argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-covidien-lp-z-2919-2026.

Chicago

Argus HQ Research. "Covidien, LP — Class II recall: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device    BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING	  	BOX…." Digital Empire Holdings LLC. Accessed August 27, 2026. https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-covidien-lp-z-2919-2026.

BibTeX

@misc{argushq_argushq_ai_events_fda_recall_covidien_lp_z_2919_2026_2026,
  title = {Covidien, LP — Class II recall: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device    BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING	  	BOX…},
  author = {{Argus HQ Research}},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {Digital Empire Holdings LLC},
  url = {https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-covidien-lp-z-2919-2026},
  note = {Accessed: August 27, 2026}
}

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