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Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label a

FDA device recall Z-2024-2014 · posted 2014-07-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Reason for recall
Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.
Action taken
A correction and removal notification, dated June 13, 2014, was sent to end users, sales reps, and distributors which described the product, problem, and actions to be taken.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GAR
Quantity affected
11
Distribution
Distributed in the states of IL, NY, GA, and RI.
Date initiated
2014-06-13
Date posted
2014-07-09
Date terminated
2014-10-07
Location
Center Valley, PA

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