Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* recall
Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK…
Why was Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* recalled?
Specific lots of sutures were sterilized with gamma doses that exceeded the range approved. The extra gamma levels may decrease the strength of the sutures over time, which could result in harms such as wound dehiscence and hemorrhage/blood loss/ bleeding at a critical level.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?
Model 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071728, 20884521071725 Lots D1L1929RY D2B2243RY Model 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071742, 20884521071749 Lot D2B0176RY Model 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071766 Lots D2D2437RY UDI-DI 20884521071763 Lots D2D2437RY D2E0905RY D2E0916RY Model 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT UDI-DI 20884521071794 Lots D1M0640RY D1M1494RY
- Product
- Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK…
- Recalling firm
- Covidien LP
- Quantity
- 46,812 US; 68,976 OUS
- Distribution
- Worldwide US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic Of Kosovo, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom.
- Recall date
- February 7, 2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)