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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Reported: April 30, 2014 Initiated: March 11, 2014 #Z-1497-2014

Product Description

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Reason for Recall

The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
3,816 ea
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, NM, PA, Canada, Ireland and Germany.
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 3,816 ea.
Why was this product recalled?
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1497-2014.