FDAClass IINovember 5, 2014

Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] recall

Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture; USP size 3/0. Product is labeled sterile. The product is sealed inside an…

Why was Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] recalled?

CP Medical Inc. is recalling five lots of Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture for failing to meet the minimum tensile strength as dictated by USP was not met over the length of the product's shelf life.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Product Lot Number (s) Code L345; 130618-12. L346; 140304-14. L463; 130513-16. L923; 130729-17; 140127-02. L942; 140117-03; 140128-06.

Product
Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture; USP size 3/0. Product is labeled sterile. The product is sealed inside an…
Recalling firm
C P Medical, Inc.
Quantity
74 boxes /12 sutures per box; plus an additional 13 sutures
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of: AR, AZ, CA, FL, ME, MI, NE, OR, SC, and WA
Recall date
November 5, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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