CP Medical recalls absorbable sutures with failed knot pull strength. This could lead to suture failure during surgery. Affected items have specific UDI and lot numbers. Contact for remedy.
Failed to meet USP minimum average value for knot pull (tensile) strength.
CP Medical is recalling absorbable surgical sutures that may have failed knot pull strength tests. This could cause the suture to break during surgery, risking patient injury.
The suture failed to meet minimum tensile strength requirements for knot pull. This means the knot could break under normal surgical tension, potentially causing tissue damage or incomplete wound closure.
Surgical professionals and patients who used the recalled suture during procedures. Those with the specific UDI and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the UDI code (01)10790986000657 (17)220430 on the packaging. The lot number 190123-59 was manufactured on 03/04/2019. The product code is 494A/494A-IMC.
Look for the UDI code (01)10790986000657 (17)220430 and lot number 190123-59 on the packaging.
The recall indicates the suture may have failed knot pull strength tests, so it is not safe for use in surgery.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact CP Medical for guidance.
Check for the UDI code (01)10790986000657 (17)220430 and lot number 190123-59 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CP Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0655-2020 — CP Medical CP Medical Hello, I own a CP Medical that is covered by recall Z-0655-2020 from CP Medical. 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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