FDAClass IIMarch 8, 2023

Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture Product recall: Sterility Concern

Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture Product Description D-1764K SURGIDAC* 5-0 WHI 45CM SS24DA

Why was Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture Product recalled?

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

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?

GTIN: 20884521064710, 10884521064713 Model # Lot # D-1764K D1L2420Y D1L2428Y D1M2883Y

Product
Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture Product Description D-1764K SURGIDAC* 5-0 WHI 45CM SS24DA
Recalling firm
Covidien, LP
Quantity
2070 units
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
Recall date
March 8, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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