Boston Scientific recalls Capio Standard Box 4 sutures that may break or detach during surgery. Affected units include specific model numbers and batch dates. Consumers should contact the company for details.
Potential for Capio sutures to break and /or detach.
Boston Scientific is recalling Capio Standard Box 4 sutures (Model #M0068312321) because they may break or detach during surgery. This could lead to complications if the sutures fail while being used in open or endoscopic procedures.
The sutures may break or detach during surgery, which could cause tissue damage or require additional procedures. This risk is specific to the surgical context where sutures are being placed in tissues.
Surgical teams and medical professionals who use Capio Standard Box 4 sutures for open or endoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these sutures could face complications if the sutures break or detach.
Check for the model number M0068312321 on the suture packaging. Affected units were sold with batch numbers including 17817547, 19050231, 20639026, and other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the model number M0068312321 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
The sutures may break or detach during surgery, which could cause tissue damage or require additional procedures.
Contact Boston Scientific directly for details on the recall and next steps.
Yes, affected batch numbers include 17817547, 19050231, 20639026, and other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1620-2018 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1620-2018 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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