FDAClass IIJune 21, 2017

Custom Suture Pack recall: Impurity Out of Spec

CUSTOM SUTURE PACK; Item Number: US1540 and US1614

Why was Custom Suture Pack recalled?

Potential for an incomplete seal on the inner package, which may result in premature degradation of the suture material.

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?

A5C1345X A5E0919X

Product
CUSTOM SUTURE PACK; Item Number: US1540 and US1614
Recalling firm
Medtronic
Quantity
478,465 (total for all products)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including PR, and countries of AU, BE, CA, CL, CN, IL, IT, JP, KR, MX, PA, SA, SG, and TR.
Recall date
June 21, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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