Has Covidien LLC had other FDA recalls or enforcement actions?

Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 4 total FDA actions tied to Covidien LLC, including 4 recalls and 0 warning letters.

What is the current status of this recall?

Status as recorded by FDA: Ongoing.

Where can I verify this recall directly with FDA?

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FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 by Covidien LLC

At a glance: Covidien LLC recalled Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 on 2026-06-10. FDA classified this action as a Class II recall (recall number Z-2272-2026). Reason for recall: Temperature probe devices lack FDA clearance.. Recall status: Ongoing. This is a device-category FDA recall record. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do.

Key facts

Recalling firm	Covidien LLC
Manufacturer	Not disclosed in the FDA record.
Brand name	Not disclosed in the FDA record.
Product description	Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044
Classification	Class II
Recall number	Z-2272-2026
Report date	Not disclosed in the FDA record.
Status	Ongoing
Reason for recall	Temperature probe devices lack FDA clearance.

What consumers should do

Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Specifically, check whether the product in your possession matches the description on file with FDA -- Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 -- and the recall number Z-2272-2026. If it matches, stop using or distributing it and contact Covidien LLC or the point of purchase for return or replacement instructions. Retailers and distributors holding affected inventory should quarantine it and follow the firm's written recall notice. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do.

What this classification means

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In this case, the recalling firm is Covidien LLC and the affected product is described in FDA's record as: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044. FDA's stated reason for the recall is: Temperature probe devices lack FDA clearance.. The recall is tracked under FDA recall number Z-2272-2026 and carries a status of Ongoing as of the most recent FDA enforcement report. This classification reflects FDA's assessment of the product defect described above, not a prediction about any specific patient outcome. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do. Recall status can change while FDA and the recalling firm continue corrective actions, so checking the firm's own notice for the most current guidance is recommended. Adverse events believed to be related to a recalled product can be reported to FDA's MedWatch program, which FDA uses to monitor safety signals after a recall is opened.

Covidien LLC’s FDA history

Argus HQ has recorded 4 total FDA actions tied to Covidien LLC: 0 warning letters, 4 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

Frequently asked questions

Has Covidien LLC had other FDA recalls or enforcement actions?: Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 4 total FDA actions tied to Covidien LLC, including 4 recalls and 0 warning letters.
What is the FDA recall number for this event?: FDA recall number Z-2272-2026.
What is the current status of this recall?: Status as recorded by FDA: Ongoing.
Where can I verify this recall directly with FDA?: The verbatim FDA record is the source of truth for every recall Argus HQ tracks — always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

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APA

Argus HQ Research (2026). FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 by Covidien LLC. Digital Empire LLC. Retrieved from https://argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-covidien-llc-z-2272-2026

MLA

"FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 by Covidien LLC." Argus HQ Research, Digital Empire LLC, 2026, argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-covidien-llc-z-2272-2026.

Chicago

Argus HQ Research. "FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 by Covidien LLC." Digital Empire LLC. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-covidien-llc-z-2272-2026.

BibTeX

@misc{argushq_argushq_ai_recall_fda_recall_covidien_llc_z_2272_2026_2026,
  title = {FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probe REF: 90044 by Covidien LLC},
  author = {{Argus HQ Research}},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {Digital Empire LLC},
  url = {https://argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-covidien-llc-z-2272-2026},
  note = {Accessed: July 13, 2026}
}

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