Covidien, LP recalls Endo Stitch V-Loc 180 Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCA004L, VLOCA006L, VLOCA008L, VLOCA204L, VLOCA206L, VLOCA208L, VLOCA304L, VLOCA306L,…
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Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-11-23
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Covidien
- Product
- Endo Stitch V-Loc 180 Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCA004L, VLOCA006L, VLOCA008L, VLOCA204L, VLOCA206L, VLOCA208L, VLOCA304L, VLOCA306L,…
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia Austria…
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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