Covidien recalls Surgilon sutures with possible infection or vision loss risk if sterile pouch breaches during eye surgery. Check product codes to see if affected.
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Covidien is recalling specific Surgilon sutures that may have a sterile pouch breach, risking infection or vision loss during eye surgery if the pouch is compromised. This is serious for surgical procedures where the suture comes into direct contact with the patient.
The sterile barrier pouch on these sutures may breach during use, allowing contaminants to enter the surgical site. If the suture touches the patient directly, this could cause infection or vision damage in eye surgeries.
Surgical professionals and patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures who use the recalled Surgilon sutures. Those with the specific product codes listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for product codes like 88861883-51, 88861915-71, or 88861919-31 on the packaging. The recall includes specific suture sizes and colors (black) sold with GTIN numbers listed in the notice.
Immediately stop using the recalled Surgilon sutures if you have them, as they may cause infection or vision loss during eye surgery.
The recall includes specific product codes like 88861883-51, 88861915-71, and 88861919-31, as listed in the product descriptions.
The sterile barrier pouch may breach during use, allowing contaminants to enter the surgical site. If the suture touches the patient directly, this could cause infection or vision damage in eye surgeries.
Check the product code on the packaging. The recall includes specific suture sizes and colors (black) with GTIN numbers listed in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1178-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1178-2023 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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