Covidien recalls Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture (D-1764K) due to potential sterile barrier breach causing infection or vision loss during ophthalmic procedures. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
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 Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester sutures (model D-1764K) because the sterile packaging may breach, risking infection or vision loss during eye surgery. This is a serious safety issue for surgical teams using these sutures.
The sterile barrier in the suture packaging may breach during use, allowing contaminants to enter the surgical field. This poses a direct risk of infection or vision damage if the suture comes into contact with the patient's eye during eye surgery.
Surgical teams and medical professionals who use the recalled Surgidac sutures for ophthalmic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing eye surgery with these sutures could face infection or vision loss.
Check for the model number D-1764K on the packaging. Affected units have lot numbers D1L2420Y, D1L2428Y, or D1M2883Y. These sutures were sold with specific GTINs: 20884521064710 and 10884521064713.
Immediately stop using the recalled Surgidac sutures (model D-1764K) as they may cause infection or vision loss during eye surgery.
The recalled sutures have model number D-1764K.
Affected lot numbers are D1L2420Y, D1L2428Y, and D1M2883Y.
Check the model number on the packaging (D-1764K) and lot number (D1L2420Y, D1L2428Y, or D1M2883Y). The GTINs 20884521064710 and 10884521064713 also identify affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1177-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1177-2023 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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