Covidien
⚠️ High Risk
FEI: 3002807391 • Tijuana, Baja California • MEXICO
FEI Number
3002807391
Location
Tijuana, Baja California
Country
MEXICOAddress
Boulevard De Los Insurgentes 19030, Col. Libramiento, Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
High Risk
FDA Import Risk Assessment
This firm has a significant history of FDA import refusals with notable violations.
Statistics
Score Breakdown
How is this score calculated?
Proprietary Algorithm
- 40% Violation Severity — AI-assessed (1-10)
- 30% Refusal Volume — Logarithmic scale
- 20% Recency — Decays over 5 years
- 10% Frequency — Refusals per year
© ImportRefusal.com Original Analysis
Violation Summary
STAINSTEEL
The article appears to be a device whose quality falls below that which it purports or is represented to possess, in that instrument is represented as stainless steel but does not meet requirements for such steel for surgical instruments.
DV QUALITY
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be adulterated since its strength differs from, or its purity or quality falls below, that which it purports or is represented to possess.
DEVICEGMPS
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(1) in that the methods used in, or the facilities or controls used for, the manufacture, packing, storage, or installation of the device do not conform to the requirements of Section 520(f)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) or a condition prescribed by an order under section 520(f)(2) of the FD&C Act.
REGISTERED
It appears the device is subject to listing under 510(j) and the initial distributor has not registered as required by 21 CFR 807.20 (a)(5).
NOT LISTED
It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).
DE IMP GMP
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that it appears that the methods used in, or the facilities or controls used for, the manufacture of the device do not conform to the applicable requirements of section 520(f).
DE/RX KIT
The article appears to be a combination medical device/prescription drug kit for which the prescription drug component was manufactured in the U.S., is offered for import by other than the manufacturer, and reimportation does not appear to have been authorized by the Secretary for use in a medical emergency.
HOLES
The quality of the article falls below that which it purports or is represented to possess, in that the devices contain defects/holes.
NO 510(K)
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section 510(k)application does not appear to have been determined substantially equivalent or otherwise filed.
Refusal History
| Date | Product | Violations | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2020 | 79FRODRESSING, WOUND, DRUG | 508NO 510(K) | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 6/2/2017 | 78KNTTUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES) | 479DV QUALITY | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 12/29/2014 | 73CCKANALYZER, GAS, CARBON-DIOXIDE, GASEOUS-PHASE | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/8/2012 | 74DQAOXIMETER | 290DE IMP GMP | New York District Office (NYK-DO) |
| 11/8/2012 | 74DQAOXIMETER | 290DE IMP GMP | New York District Office (NYK-DO) |
| 7/6/2012 | 79GDTSTAPLE, REMOVABLE (SKIN) | 341REGISTERED | San Juan District Office (SJN-DO) |
| 4/11/2012 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 3/29/2012 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 2/17/2012 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 1/12/2012 | 79GDTSTAPLE, REMOVABLE (SKIN) | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 1/12/2012 | 79GAGSTAPLER, SURGICAL | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/14/2011 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 10/3/2011 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 9/7/2011 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 6/24/2011 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 4/18/2011 | 79GAGSTAPLER, SURGICAL | 479DV QUALITY | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79MDMINSTRUMENT, MANUAL, GENERAL SURGICAL | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79MDMINSTRUMENT, MANUAL, GENERAL SURGICAL | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79GAGSTAPLER, SURGICAL | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79MDMINSTRUMENT, MANUAL, GENERAL SURGICAL | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 85HFXCLAMP, CIRCUMCISION | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 11/22/2010 | 79FSMTRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT | 480STAINSTEEL | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 12/21/2009 | 73CCKANALYZER, GAS, CARBON-DIOXIDE, GASEOUS-PHASE | 2780DEVICEGMPS | Seattle District Office (SEA-DO) |
| 11/17/2008 | 78KNTTUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES) | San Juan District Office (SJN-DO) | |
| 11/17/2008 | 74DXTINJECTOR AND SYRINGE, ANGIOGRAPHIC | San Juan District Office (SJN-DO) | |
| 5/20/2008 | 80FMJMANOMETER, SPINAL-FLUID | 3340DE/RX KIT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
| 5/20/2008 | 80FMJMANOMETER, SPINAL-FLUID | 3340DE/RX KIT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covidien's FDA import refusal history?
Covidien (FEI: 3002807391) has 54 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 5/20/2008 to 8/21/2020.
What is an FEI number?
FEI stands for Firm Establishment Identifier. It's a unique number assigned by the FDA to identify establishments that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food, drugs, medical devices, or other FDA-regulated products. Covidien's FEI number is 3002807391.
What types of violations has Covidien received?
Covidien has been cited for 9 different violation type(s). Common FDA violations include adulteration (unsafe or unsanitary products), misbranding (incorrect or misleading labels), and regulatory non-compliance.
Where does this information about Covidien come from?
All FDA import refusal data for Covidien is sourced from the official FDA Data Dashboard (datadashboard.fda.gov), a public government database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.