Smith & Nephew recalls RAPTORMITE 3.7MM absorbable sutures with possible sterile packaging breach. Affected units have specific batch numbers. Contact for return instructions.
Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew is recalling RAPTORMITE 3.7MM absorbable sutures due to potential packaging issues that could compromise sterility. This risk means the sutures might not be sterile when used, which could lead to infections.
The packaging may not seal properly, allowing contamination of the sterile product. This could lead to infections if the sutures are used without proper sterility.
Surgical patients and medical professionals who use these sutures. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the product number 72201805 and batch numbers: 2025354, 2031116, 2040066, 2040702, 2042557, 2049638, 2053749, 2055239.
Verify the product number is 72201805 and batch numbers match the listed ones.
Batch numbers 2025354, 2031116, 2040066, 2040702, 2042557, 2049638, 2053749, 2055239.
Check the product number 72201805 and the batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Smith & Nephew for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0147-2021 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0147-2021 from Smith & Nephew. 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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