Covidien recalls Surgipro SP-623 sutures that may have torn packaging, risking infection or vision loss during surgery. Affected products include specific model and lot numbers.
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 SP-623 sutures that may have a tear in their sterile packaging. This could lead to infection or vision loss if used in eye surgery. Consumers should check their product details to see if they are affected.
The sutures' sterile packaging may have a tear or perforation, allowing contaminants to enter. This could cause infection in patients or vision loss if used in eye surgeries.
Surgical staff and patients using the Surgipro SP-623 sutures for procedures. Those with the specific model and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the model SP-623 and lot number D6A2963Y on the packaging. The product was sold with the UDI-DI 20884521037073.
Look for the model SP-623 and lot number D6A2963Y on the packaging.
The recall states it may lead to infection or vision loss, but not all affected products cause injury.
Check for the model SP-623 and lot number D6A2963Y on the packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer 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-2921-2026 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2921-2026 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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