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3-0 Black Mono Nylon Suture, 12 units per box. product number 925B. The product intended for use in general soft tissue

FDA device recall Z-0034-2009 · posted 2008-10-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Surgical Specialties Corp
Reason for recall
mislabeled product - labeled as 3-0 black mono nylon contains 4-0 black braided silk suture
Action taken
The recalling firm issued a Recall letter dated 9/9/08 to its customers. The letter informed the customers of the problem, the need to conduct a sub-recall, and return the product. Contact Surgical Specialties Corp. at 1-610-404-1000 for assistance.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
GAR
Quantity affected
956 boxes
Distribution
USA--AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, VA, and WA. OUS: Australia, Canada, and Fiji Islands.
Date initiated
2008-09-09
Date posted
2008-10-02
Date terminated
2009-03-27
Location
Reading, PA

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RecordFirmDate
SUTURE NONABSORBABLE-NYLON,SILK,POLYESTER,STAINLES (K930825)Surgical Specialties, Inc.1994-01-07