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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture; USP size 3/0. Product is labeled sterile. The product is sealed inside an inner foil pouch with an outside Tyvek pouch. It is an undyed, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture with needle size 3/0.

Z-0140-2015

September 22, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
C P Medical, Inc.
Event
Event 69373
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
74 boxes /12 sutures per box; plus an additional 13 sutures
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0140-2015

Official wording

Reason: CP Medical Inc. is recalling five lots of Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture for failing to meet the minimum tensile strength as dictated by USP was not met over the length of the product's shelf life.

Code information: Product Lot Number (s) Code L345; 130618-12. L346; 140304-14. L463; 130513-16. L923; 130729-17; 140127-02. L942; 140117-03; 140128-06.

Distribution pattern: US Distribution including the states of: AR, AZ, CA, FL, ME, MI, NE, OR, SC, and WA

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    CP Medical Inc. is recalling five lots of Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture for failing to meet the minimum tensile strength as dictated by USP was not met over the length of the product's shelf life.