Covidien Polysorb Suture Recall: Packaging Humidity/Sterility Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Covidien is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21 (Item CL925) because packaging might not protect sterility or humidity. This could lead to infections or improper healing if used in surgery.

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging might allow moisture or contaminants to enter, potentially compromising the suture's sterility or humidity control. This could lead to infections or improper healing during surgery if the suture is used without being sterile.

Who’s affected

Surgical professionals and patients who use this suture for soft tissue procedures, eye surgery, or ligation. Those with the specific lot numbers A9J0014Y or A9J0193Y (expiring August 2024) are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot number on the packaging: A9J0014Y or A9J0193Y. The expiration date for these lots is August 31, 2024. This suture is used for soft tissue, eye surgery, or ligation.

Brand
Covidien
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Lot Number
Look for lot numbers A9J0014Y or A9J0193Y on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific suture being recalled?

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21 (Item Code CL925) for soft tissue, eye surgery, or ligation.

Which lots are affected?

Lots A9J0014Y and A9J0193Y, both expiring August 31, 2024.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

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Subject: Recall Z-1284-2020 — Covidien Covidien

Hello,

I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1284-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1284-2020 (December 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1284-2020 to see it in context.
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Covidien LLC recalls Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue

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