Covidien recalls specific sutures due to potential unsterile product from supplier calibration issues. Use may cause infection or vision loss in eye surgeries. Check product codes to see if affected.
Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspecified infection or, in the case of sutures used in the eye, pose a loss of vision risk.
Covidien is recalling certain absorbable sutures because they may not have been properly sterilized during manufacturing, which could lead to infections or vision loss if used in eye procedures.
The sutures were produced by a supplier with a calibration issue during sterilization, meaning they might not be sterile. If used in surgery, this could cause infections or, specifically for eye procedures, result in vision loss.
Surgical professionals and patients who use the recalled sutures for procedures, especially those involving eye surgery where vision loss is a risk.
Check for product codes like CG-904, CG-915, GG-121, GG-122, GG-123, GG-127, SG-5637, SG-5687G, UG-202, or UG-203. The GTINs listed are 20884521054001, 20884521054056, and others. The lot numbers include D2H1593ZY through D2H1589ZY.
Identify if your sutures match the listed product codes (CG-904, CG-915, GG-121, etc.) or GTINs.
Reach out to Covidien directly for confirmation of affected products and guidance on next steps.
Covidien was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during sterilization that may result in unsterile product.
Use may lead to an unspecified infection or, in eye procedures, pose a risk of vision loss.
Check the product codes listed (CG-904, CG-915, GG-121, etc.) or GTINs provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1388-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1388-2023 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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