Covidien recalls specific Polysorb suture lots due to potential packaging issues that could affect humidity or sterility. Affected items may not be safe for surgery.
There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.
Covidien is recalling a specific lot of Polys: a braided absorbable suture used in soft tissue surgery. The packaging might not keep the product sterile or dry, which could lead to infections or other complications during surgery.
The packaging might not properly protect the suture from moisture or contamination, which could compromise its sterility. This risk is specific to certain production lots and does not affect all units.
Surgical professionals who use this suture for soft tissue procedures, particularly those who purchased the specific lot (D7H1126X) before its expiration date of August 31, 2022.
Check for the lot number D7H1126X on the packaging. The product is a Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A with item code L1742K, used for soft tissue surgery.
Look for the lot number D7H1126X on the packaging of the suture.
No, this specific lot is recalled due to potential packaging issues that could affect sterility or humidity. It is intended for soft tissue surgery only.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches D7H1126X, contact Covidien for guidance.
The recall is for potential packaging issues that could compromise sterility, not a direct risk of injury. This is a low-risk situation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1291-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1291-2020 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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