Covidien recalls Surgipro II S8698GX sutures due to possible perforations in sterile packaging that could cause infection or vision loss during surgery.
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.
Covidien is recalling Surgipro II S8698GX sutures because their sterile packaging might have tears or holes. This could lead to infections or vision problems if used in eye surgeries. Affected users should check their packaging and contact the company.
The sutures' sterile packaging might have tears or holes, allowing contaminants to enter. This could cause infections in patients or, if used in eye surgeries, lead to vision loss or prolonged surgical time.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the Surgipro II S8698GX sutures. Those using the sutures in ophthalmic procedures face the highest risk of vision loss.
Check for the product name 'Surgipro II S8698GX' on the packaging. The lot number D5M3438FY is associated with this recall.
Look for the lot number D5M3438FY on the packaging to confirm if the product is recalled.
The recall is for potential packaging issues that could lead to infection or vision loss in eye surgeries, but not all products are affected.
Check for the lot number D5M3438FY on the Surgipro II S8698GX packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Covidien directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2922-2026 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2922-2026 from Covidien. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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