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Monodek Violet Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures, MF 0 TC43/HR26 48

FDA device recall Z-1509-2014 · posted 2014-04-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical
Reason for recall
Product does not meet minimum knot tensile strength requirements.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter, dated 3/11/2014. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for recall. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use of and quarantine any affected product in stock. The affected product is to be returned; and the Recall Acknowledgement Form should be completed and faxed to the number provided regardless of whether customers have affected product in stock. Questions should be directed to a local sales rep or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
NEW
Quantity affected
3,072 ea.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the state of MA, and the country of Germany
Date initiated
2014-03-11
Date posted
2014-04-25
Date terminated
2017-09-25
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

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