Class II — Covidien LLC
| Recalling firm | Covidien llc |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 22 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Sterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect. |
| Product | Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099 |
| Quantity | 5,187,100 Units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Foreign: Japan |
| Initiated | 2016-10-14 |
| Classified | 2016-12-14 |
| Terminated | 2018-08-08 |
| Recall number | Z-0756-2017 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Covidien LLC (Z-0756-2017).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/75481/
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