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FDAClass IIAugust 19, 2026

Surgipro II S8698GX SURGIPRO II BL 5/0 18 P-13 S8698GX

Why it was recalled

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

What to do

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

Affected products and identifiers

S8698GX UDI-DI 20612479214716 Lot D5M3438FY — 135,875 total

Record details

Covidien, LP — US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.

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