Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1181-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Covidien, LP |
| Report date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Quantity | 40152 units |
| Location | North Haven, CT, United States |
Official product description
Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Suture Product Description 88862775-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV327DA 88862880-41 TICRON* 3-0 WHI 75CM Y31DA 88863012-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 90CM C16 X36 88863015-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 120CM V20X36 88863017-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 120CM SKX36 88863026-71 TICRON* 1 BLU 75CM HOS12X36 88863035-51 TICRON 2-0 BLU 105CM CV305DA 88863047-41 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 45CM C13X36 88863048-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 75CM C13X36 88863050-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 75CM C14 X36 88863054-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 75CM C17X36 88863056-89 TICRON* 5 BLU 45CM GS18X12 88863059-53 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 45CM P24X12 88863070-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 75CM C15X36 88863088-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 75CM Y5X36 88863090-51 TICRON 2-0 BLU 75CM GS21X36 88863092-71 TICRON* 1 BLU 75CM KV37X36 88863109-43 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 45CM P22X12 88863111-79 TICRON* 5 BLU 75CM HGS21X36 88863119-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 75CM KV34X36 88863154-09 TICRON* 4 BLU 75CM GS11X36 88863159-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 90CM KV5DA 88863160-41 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 90CM Y31DA 88863163-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 75CM SC1 X36 88863185-41 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 75CM CV305 88863186-41 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 75CM CV331 88863212-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 90CM Y5DA7P 88863226-41 TICRON* 3-0 BLU 60CM CV330DA 88863280-21 TICRON* 5-0 BLU 75CM CV301DA 88863280-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV301DA 88863309-71 TICRON* 1 BLU 75CM GS11X36 88863369-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 90CM CV316DA 88863393-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 90CM CV300DA CD-3123K TICRON* 5-0 WHI 45CM SS24 DA
Why the product was recalled
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy JAPAN Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea, Republic Of Kosovo Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Macao Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldova, Republic Of Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Reunion Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Viet Nam Zimbabwe
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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