Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures recall
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20 (GG-121)…
Why was Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures recalled?
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.
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: 20884521054001, 20884521054056, 20884521054889, 20884521054896, 20884521054896, 20884521054902, 20884521054902, 10884521054905, 20884521054940, 20884521055688, 20884521055770, 20884521056135, 10884521056145, 20884521056142, 20884521056142, 20884521056142; Lot: D2H1593ZY D2H1022ZY D2F1106ZY D2H1607ZY D2H1609ZY D2H0819ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2055ZY D2H1435FZY D2H0829FZY D2H0830FZY D2H0381ZY D2H1523ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1587ZY D2H1589ZY
- Product
- Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20 (GG-121)…
- Recalling firm
- Covidien, LP
- Quantity
- 36204 units
- 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.
- Recall date
- April 19, 2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)