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Class II Recall

Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2)

Covidien, LP

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 by Covidien, LP. Reason: Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1390-2023

Action Date

2023-04-19

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2)

Lot/Code Info: GTIN: 20884521055756, 20884521750118; Lot: D2G1825FZY, D2H0754FZY, D2E2595ZY

Quantity Affected: 3228 units

Reason for Recall

Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspecified infection or, in the case of sutures used in the eye, pose a loss of vision risk.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to States of: AR, CA, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, OH, WA; and countries of: Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Indonesia, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-03-01

Company

Covidien, LP

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 135 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-1390-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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