Boston Scientific recalls Capio CL sutures model M0068311350 used in vaginal procedures due to potential breakage or detachment. Affected units have specific batch numbers and UDI codes.
Potential for Capio sutures to break and /or detach.
Boston Scientific is recalling Capio CL sutures used in vaginal procedures because they might break or detach during surgery. This could lead to complications if the suture becomes loose or fails during use.
The sutures may break or detach during use, which could cause complications like tissue damage or incomplete surgical procedures. This risk is specific to the model and batch numbers listed in the recall.
Surgical teams and patients using Capio CL sutures for transvaginal procedures. Those most at risk are individuals who have received the specific model with the listed batch numbers.
Check the product label for model number M0068311350 and batch numbers: 18011270, 18245411, 19491588, 18011271, 18654941, 19668541, 18229999, 18881759, 19987267, 20602764, 19173286, 20382965, 20602764, 20850569, 21234964. Also look for the UDI code 08714729516545.
Look for model number M0068311350 and batch numbers listed in the recall.
Reach out to Boston Scientific for further assistance if you have the recalled product.
The model number is M0068311350.
Affected batch numbers include 18011270, 18245411, 19491588, 18011271, 18654941, 19668541, 18229999, 18881759, 19987267, 20602764, 19173286, 20382965, 20602764, 20850569, 21234964.
Check the product label for model number M0068311350 and the listed batch numbers or UDI code 08714729516545.
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Subject: Recall Z-1618-2018 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1618-2018 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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