Covidien recalls Surgipro sutures with possible infection or vision loss risk during eye surgeries due to sterile pouch breaches. Affected models include CP-535, CP-824, CP-825, and VP-543.
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 Surgipro sutures that may have a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch. This could lead to infection or vision loss during eye procedures if the sutures come into direct contact with the patient.
The sterile barrier in the breather pouch may breach during use, allowing contaminants to enter the surgical field. This poses a risk of infection or vision loss if the sutures touch the patient directly during eye procedures.
Surgical teams using these sutures for eye procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing ophthalmic surgeries with these specific sutures could face infection or vision loss.
Check for model numbers CP-535, CP-824, CP-825, or VP-543 on the sutures. The lot numbers listed include D2C1521Y through D2E2679Y and others.
Identify the model number (CP-535, CP-824, CP-825, or VP-543) on the sutures.
Reach out to Covidien for specific instructions on handling recalled items.
The sterile barrier in the breather pouch may breach, causing infection or vision loss during eye procedures if the sutures contact the patient.
Sutures with model numbers CP-535, CP-824, CP-825, or VP-543, including specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage; surgical teams should follow the manufacturer's guidance for handling affected items.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1179-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1179-2023 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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