CanadaV‑Loc 90 and 180 absorbable wound closure/suture products (models VLOCL0014, VLOCL0316, VLOCM0003, VLOCL2246, VLOCL0306, VLOCL0604, VLOCL0804; lots A6A0972VFY, A5M1060VY, A5M1022VFY, A6A0998VY, A6A0996VY, A5M1180VY, A5M1181VY, A5M1064VY) are affected. A manufacturing quality inspection found a hole in the breather pouch on the Tyvek side (the sterile barrier); investigation determined the briller plate on the sealing station may be causing the hole and released lots may contain affected units. Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Covidien Llc, 15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States, 02048.
How to identify it
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Wound Closure Device Needle P-12; Lot or serial number: A6A0972VFY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0014
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Abs Close Device GS-21; Lot or serial number: A5M1060VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0316
Affected products: V-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device P-12; Lot or serial number: A5M1022VFY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCM0003
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device - Green Color; Lot or serial number: A6A0998VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL2246
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device - Green Color; Lot or serial number: A6A0996VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0306
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Wound Closure Device Needle V-20; Lot or serial number: A5M1180VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0604
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Wound Closure Device Needle V-20; Lot or serial number: A5M1181VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0604
Affected products: V-Loc 180 Wound Closure Device Needle CV-23; Lot or serial number: A5M1064VY; Model or catalogue number: VLOCL0804
The hazard
On 29-Jan-2026 during a quality inspection at a manufacturing site, a V-Loc 180 unit was found with a hole in the breather pouch on the Tyvek side. The breather pouch serves as the sterile barrier system for the suture. Investigation determined the briller plate on the sealing station may be causing the hole. No complaints have been identified for this issue, but lots within the issue bounding have been released to Distribution Centers (DCs) and sold to customers. These released lots may also contain units with holes in the Tyvek side of the breather pouch.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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