COVIDIEN LP (FORMERLY U S SURGICAL CORP /TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP)
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,927 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
195 MCDERMOTT RD.
NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473
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- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 1, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000316417
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36,885 | — |
| 2016 | 8,175 | -78% |
| 2017 | 10,927 | +34% |
| 2018 | 8,504 | -22% |
| 2020 | 10,036 | — |
| 2021 | 7,197 | -28% |
| 2022 | 9,331 | +30% |
| 2023 | 7,050 | -24% |
| 2024 | 55 | -99% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 6,953 | 6,953 | — | — | 7,678 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,240 | 9,240 | — | — | 6,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 7,126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 197 | 197 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,960 | 9,960 | — | — | 8,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 8,442 | 8,442 | — | — | 7,405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 10,900 | 10,900 | — | — | 8,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,920 | 7,920 | — | — | 7,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 31,399 | 31,399 | — | — | 55,045 | |
| Dichloromethane | 5,360 | 5,360 | — | — | 7,511 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 126 | 126 | — | — | 551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 15,302 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 8,600 |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Dec 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 13, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 8, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1999 | May 18, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1995 | Nov 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1995 | Nov 27, 1995 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.10 | +2% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +110% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.11 | +155% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.07 | +300% | Dec 2016 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.