Boston Scientific recalls Capio SLIM Box 5 sutures with model #M0068318261 due to potential breakage or detachment during open surgery, which could lead to complications.
Potential for Capio sutures to break and /or detach.
Boston Scientific is recalling Capio SLIM Box 5 sutures (model #M0068318261) because they might break or detach during surgery. This could cause complications for patients during open surgical procedures.
The sutures may break or detach during surgery, which could lead to complications like tissue damage or incomplete wound closure. This risk occurs when the sutures are used in open surgical procedures.
Surgical teams using the Capio SLIM Box 5 sutures for open surgery are most at risk. Patients undergoing operations with these sutures could face complications if the sutures break or detach.
Check for the model number M0068318261 on the packaging or label. The product was sold with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice, including 19083076 through 20978294.
Look for the model number M0068318261 on the packaging or label to confirm if your suture is affected.
The recall is due to the potential for Capio SLIM Box 5 sutures to break or detach during open surgery, which could cause complications.
Check the model number and batch numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your suture is affected. If it is, contact Boston Scientific for further instructions.
Yes, if the sutures break or detach during surgery, it could lead to complications such as tissue damage or incomplete wound closure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1617-2018 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1617-2018 from Boston Scientific. 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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