Covidien recalls Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undy: potential proplylene glycol contamination. Affected units have specific product numbers and lot codes.
Potential proplylene glycol contamination
Covidien is recalling Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undyed GS-21 due to potential proplylene glycol contamination. This could pose a health risk if the suture is used in medical procedures.
Proplylene glycol contamination in the suture could cause adverse health effects if the suture is used in medical procedures. The exact health risk is not specified in the recall notice.
Medical professionals and patients who have this specific suture product. Those using the suture in surgeries or medical procedures are at risk.
Check for product number CL-955 and lot number A8C0783X on the suture packaging. The unique device identifier (UDI) numbers 10884521043718 and 20884521043715 are also associated with this recall.
Look for product number CL-955 and lot number A8C0783X on the suture packaging.
The recall states there is potential proplylene glycol contamination, but the exact health risk is not specified. Do not use the suture until the recall is resolved.
Check for product number CL-955 and lot number A8C0783X on the suture packaging. The unique device identifiers (UDI) 10884521043718 and 20884521043715 are also associated with this recall.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2601-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2601-2018 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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