Covidien recalls specific sutures due to potential infection or vision loss from sterile barrier breaches during eye surgery. Affected products include nylon and silk sutures with certain 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 specific nylon and silk sutures that may have a broken sterile barrier, risking infection or vision loss during eye surgery. Patients using these sutures should stop using them immediately to avoid potential complications.
The sterile barrier on the suture packaging may be compromised, allowing bacteria to enter the surgical site. This can lead to infections or vision damage if the suture comes into direct contact with the patient during eye procedures.
Surgical professionals and patients who use the recalled sutures for eye procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the product label for the model numbers S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18, S683GX 4-0 SILK 18, or S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18. The lot numbers listed (D1L0912FY through D2B0756FY) are also part of the affected items.
Discard the recalled sutures to prevent potential infection or vision loss during eye procedures.
The affected sutures include Monofilament Nylon Suture (S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (S683GX 4-0 SILK 18) with specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
The sterile barrier on the packaging may be breached, leading to infection or vision loss if the suture comes into direct contact with the patient during eye surgery.
Check the product label for model numbers S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18, S683GX 4-0 SILK 18, or S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18, and verify the lot numbers listed (D1L0912FY through D2B0756FY).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1173-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1173-2023 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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