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AutoSuture SURGIPRO Polyproylene Mesh Clear 3" x 5" Sterile REF SPM 35 Surgipro Flat Sheet mesh is a non-absorbable, pol

FDA device recall Z-1009-2011 · posted 2011-02-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Covidien LP
Reason for recall
Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile barrier
Action taken
Covidien notified customers via letter dated November 15, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine inventory and return the affected lot to Field Returns Department, 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-8091.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FTL
Quantity affected
132 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and WI and the countries of Canada and Italy
Date initiated
2010-12-15
Date posted
2011-02-01
Date terminated
2013-01-10
Location
North Haven, CT

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