Covidien recalls Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM) due to potential packaging issues affecting humidity or sterility. Affected lots 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 type of surgical suture because its packaging might not keep it sterile or dry enough. This could lead to infections or other problems during surgery if the suture is used improperly.
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 or eye procedures, particularly those with the specific lot number D7H0794X. Patients undergoing surgery with this suture are at risk if the packaging fails.
Check for the lot number D7H079: D7H0794X on the packaging. This suture is used for soft tissue or eye surgery, not heart or nerve procedures.
Look for the lot number D7H0794X on the packaging of the suture.
The recall indicates potential packaging issues that could affect sterility, so it may not be safe for surgery if the packaging fails.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it's D7H0794X, contact Covidien for guidance.
The recall states potential packaging issues, but it does not mention serious injury risks, so the risk is low.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1288-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1288-2020 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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