PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13

Reported: March 8, 2023 Initiated: December 2, 2022 #Z-1172-2023

Product Description

Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13

Reason for Recall

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Details

Recalling Firm
Covidien, LP
Units Affected
9606
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy JAPAN Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea, Republic Of Kosovo Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Macao Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldova, Republic Of Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Reunion Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Viet Nam Zimbabwe
Location
North Haven, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13. Recalled by Covidien, LP. Units affected: 9606.
Why was this product recalled?
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 8, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1172-2023.