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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 30 VIOLET GS-22, Item Code CL885 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

Z-1278-2020

December 18, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LLC
Event
Event 84769
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
139,938 units total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1278-2020

Official wording

Reason: There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.

Code information: Lot - A9H1065Y Expiration Date - 2024-07-31

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.