Covidien recalls specific Polysorb suture lots due to potential packaging issues that could affect humidity or sterility. Affected lots have expiration date 2:31, 2024.
There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.
Covidien is recalling certain Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21 lots because packaging might not keep the product sterile or dry. This could lead to infections or complications during surgery if the suture is used improperly.
The packaging might not properly protect the suture from moisture or contamination, which could compromise sterility. This risk is specific to certain production lots and does not affect all units.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Patients undergoing surgery with this suture are at risk if the packaging fails.
Check the lot number on the packaging, which is listed as A9J0075Y for the recalled item. The expiration date for this lot is August 31, 2024.
Look for the lot number A9J0075Y and expiration date August 31, 2024 on the suture packaging.
The recall is specific to packaging issues in certain lots; this suture is indicated for soft tissue approximation or ophthalmic surgery, but not cardiovascular or neural tissue.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for guidance.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected lots have lot number A9J0075Y with expiration date August 31, 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1276-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1276-2020 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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