Covidien recalls Polysorb 2-0 Violet 36" sutures with potential packaging issues affecting humidity or sterility. Affected lots expire July 2024 and August 2024. Check your product's lot number to avoid infection risks.
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 2-0 Violet 36" for possible packaging problems that could compromise sterility or humidity. This could lead to infection if the suture is used improperly.
The packaging might not protect the suture from moisture or contamination, which could lead to infection if the suture is used in surgery. This is a potential risk during medical procedures but not an immediate danger.
Surgical professionals and patients using the recalled suture lots for soft tissue procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers A9H1189Y (expiring July 2024) or A9J0345Y (expiring August 2024) are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the packaging: A9H1189Y (expires July 2024) or A9J0345Y (expires August 2024). The product is a 36-inch violet-colored suture used for soft tissue procedures.
Look for lot numbers A9H1189Y (expiring July 2024) or A9J0345Y (expiring August 2024) on the packaging.
The recall indicates potential packaging issues that could affect sterility or humidity, but the suture is still safe to use if the packaging is intact and the lot number is not affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the lot number and contact your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
Look for lot numbers A9H1189Y (expires July 2024) or A9J0345Y (expires August 2024) on the packaging of the 36-inch violet Polysorb suture.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1283-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1283-2020 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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