Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm, Material CA20L1

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI 10884521189546, Lot codes: S5LG003PX,S5MG016PX,S5MG018PX,S6AG004X,S6AG005X,S6AG007X,S6BG004X,S6BG011X,S6BG015PX,S6BG017X,S6CG002X,S6CG008X,S6CG014X,S6CG015X,S6CG016X,S6DG002X,S6DG005X,S6DG007X,S6DG010X,S6EG004X,S6EG006X,S6EG008X,S6FG005X,S6FG008X,S6GG007X,S6GG010X,S6HG001X,S6HG003PX,S6HG008PX,S6HG009PX,S6HG012X,S6JG001X,S6KG003X,S6KG005PRX,S6KG005PX,S6KG009X,S6KG016X,S6LG002X,S6MG003X,S6MG018X,S7AG003X,S7BG012PCX,S7CG004X,S7CG006X,S7CG008PCX,S7CG010PCX,S7CG017X,S7DG002X,S7DG005X,S7EG006X,S7FG010PX
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Covidien LLC
Reason for Recall:
The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 20cm, Material CA20L1

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI 10884521189546, Lot codes: S5LG003PX,S5MG016PX,S5MG018PX,S6AG004X,S6AG005X,S6AG007X,S6BG004X,S6BG011X,S6BG015PX,S6BG017X,S6CG002X,S6CG008X,S6CG014X,S6CG015X,S6CG016X,S6DG002X,S6DG005X,S6DG007X,S6DG010X,S6EG004X,S6EG006X,S6EG008X,S6FG005X,S6FG008X,S6GG007X,S6GG010X,S6HG001X,S6HG003PX,S6HG008PX,S6HG009PX,S6HG012X,S6JG001X,S6KG003X,S6KG005PRX,S6KG005PX,S6KG009X,S6KG016X,S6LG002X,S6MG003X,S6MG018X,S7AG003X,S7BG012PCX,S7CG004X,S7CG006X,S7CG008PCX,S7CG010PCX,S7CG017X,S7DG002X,S7DG005X,S7EG006X,S7FG010PX

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0558-2018

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