Covidien recalls specific Ti-Cron suture products due to possible sterile barrier breach in breather pouches, risking infection or vision loss during eye surgeries. Affected items include model numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 certain Ti-Cron suture products because the sterile packaging might breach during use, potentially causing infections or vision damage in eye surgeries. Patients using these sutures should check if their product matches the listed models and contact the company for guidance.
The sterile barrier in the breather pouch of these sutures can become compromised, allowing contaminants to enter the surgical site. This poses a risk of infection or vision loss if the suture is used directly on the patient during eye procedures.
Surgical patients and medical professionals who use the recalled Ti-Cron sutures for eye procedures. Those with the specific model numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for model numbers like 88862775-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV327DA or 88863012-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 90CM C16 X36 on the packaging. The recall includes multiple specific product variants with unique model and lot numbers.
Look for model numbers such as 88862775-31 or 88863012-61 on the packaging to confirm if your suture is affected.
Reach out to Covidien directly for further instructions if you have the recalled product model.
The sterile barrier in the breather pouch may breach during use, potentially causing infection or vision loss in eye surgeries if there is direct patient contact.
No, only specific model numbers listed in the recall notice are affected.
Check the model number on the packaging, such as 88862775-31 or 88863012-61, and compare it to the list 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-1181-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1181-2023 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
