Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset — Class II medical device recall Z-1836-2017
Terminated recall by COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC, reported 2017-04-26, distributed nationwide. Customer reports of the device handset continuing to operate after release of the activation button.
| Recall number | Z-1836-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-01-26 |
| Classified | 2017-04-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-04-26 |
| Terminated | 2018-08-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 24,703 units |
Product
Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset; Material # E2750; Laproscopic Handset Non-Sterile Bulk; Material # E2750NSB Product Usage: For use in 5mm cannulas or larger cannulas with 5mm adapters during laparoscopic and thorascopic procedures. For use with a minimum peak voltage of 3625V.
Reason for recall
Customer reports of the device handset continuing to operate after release of the activation button.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.