Drugs & medicalClass II

Covidien Llc recalls LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated, Product Number LF1837

Customers reported that the device jaws were difficult to open or would not open following application on tissue. Use of a device with this potential assembly issue could result in the potential for bleeding,…

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Date
2022-01-19
Country
United States
Brand
Covidien
Product
LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated, Product Number LF1837
Classification
Class II
Units
Worldwide Distribution in the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech…
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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