Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 by Covidien, LP. Reason: Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1172-2023
Action Date
2023-03-08
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13
Lot/Code Info: GTIN: 10884521070981 20884521070988 20884521070797 10884521070790 20884521070797 20884521070698 10884521070691 20884521070834 10884521070806 20884521070803 20884521070698 10884521070691 20884521070797 Lot # (1) D2B0701Y, D2E3000Y (2) D1M2315FY, D1M2326FY,D2F1873FY (3) D2B2781FY (4) D2B1309FY (5) D1J0777FY
Quantity Affected: 9606
Reason for Recall
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Distribution
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
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2022-12-02
Company
North Haven, CT
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 149 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.
Covidien, LP has 89 FDA actions in our database, including 89 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien, LP) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Covidien, LP have FDA actions?
Covidien, LP has 89 FDA actions in our database, including 89 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1172-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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