Covidien recalls specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 036 Violet GS-24 due to potential packaging issues affecting humidity or sterility. Affected lots have expiration dates up to August 2024.
There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.
Covidien is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 036 Violet GS-24 because packaging may not protect sterility or humidity. This could lead to infection or improper healing if used in surgery.
The packaging may allow moisture or contaminants to enter, potentially compromising the sterility of the suture. This could lead to infection or improper healing if the suture is used in surgery.
Surgical professionals and patients who use this suture for soft tissue procedures may be affected. The risk is low as the issue only impacts specific packaging lots.
Check the lot number on the packaging: A9H1186Y (expires July 2024) or A9J0015Y (expires August 2024). This suture is used for soft tissue procedures like ophthalmic surgery.
Look for lot numbers A9H1186Y or A9J0015Y on the packaging.
No, this suture is specifically indicated for soft tissue procedures like ophthalmic surgery, not cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches A9H1186Y or A9J0015Y, contact your surgeon or the manufacturer for guidance.
The expiration dates are July 31, 2024, for lot A9H1186Y and August 31, 2024, for lot A9J0015Y.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1281-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1281-2020 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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