Covidien recalls specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24 due to potential packaging issues affecting humidity or sterility. Affected lots have expiration dates through 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 suture for possible packaging problems that could affect humidity or sterility. This could lead to infection risks during medical procedures if the suture is used improperly.
The packaging may not properly maintain humidity or sterility, which could lead to contamination or infection if the suture is used in medical procedures. This is a potential issue with specific production lots but does not cause immediate harm in normal use.
Healthcare professionals using the suture for soft tissue procedures, particularly those with the specific lot numbers listed. Patients undergoing surgery with this suture are at risk if the packaging integrity is compromised.
Check the lot number on the packaging: A9H0927Y (expires July 2024), A9H1187Y (expires July 2024), A9J0383Y (expires August 2024), or A9J0428Y (expires August 2024). The product is used for soft tissue procedures and ophthalmic surgery.
Look for lot numbers A9H0927Y, A9H1187Y, A9J0383Y, or A9J0428Y on the packaging.
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915, used for soft tissue procedures and ophthalmic surgery.
Lots A9H0927Y (expires July 2024), A9H1187Y (expires July 2024), A9J0383Y (expires August 2024), and A9J0428Y (expires August 2024).
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the lot number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1282-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1282-2020 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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