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Covidien V-Loc 180 Sutures Recall

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Updated June 24, 2026

V-Loc 180 absorbable wound closure sutures (sterile medical devices) may have tears or holes in their sterile packaging, allowing contamination that can cause surgical infection or, in eye surgery, vision loss.

Is the Covidien, LP recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on June 24, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

V-Loc 180 absorbable wound closure sutures in multiple gauges (0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0), lengths (9 to 60 centimeters), and colors (clear or green). Affected model codes include VLOCL0013, VLOCL0014, VLOCL0023, VLOCL0024, VLOCL0306, VLOCL0316, VLOCL0345, VLOCL0436, VLOCL0604, VLOCL0615, VLOCL0625, VLOCL0644, VLOCL0804, VLOCL2105, VLOCL2145, and VLOCL2246. Product is made by Covidien, LP.

Am I affected

You are affected if you have V-Loc 180 sutures on hand. Check your package for the model code (starting with VLOCL or GRN) listed above. Look for any visible tears, holes, or damage to the sterile wrapper before use.

What to do right now

Do not use these sutures if you have them in stock. Contact your supplier or hospital materials management to return or destroy the recalled product and obtain replacement sutures from Covidien, LP, or another manufacturer.

The hazard

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

Brands affected

Covidien, LP
Source
FDA
Category
Medical Devices
Recall ID
fda-Z-2919-2026
Classification
Class II
Recalled
June 24, 2026
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