Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester suture Product Description D-1764K SURGIDAC* 5-0 WHI 45CM SS24DA

FDA device recall Z-1177-2023 · posted 2023-02-25 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Covidien, LP

Reason for recall

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Action taken

Medtronic issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter to US consignees on 01-Dec-2022 via UPS 2-day delivery. OUS countries, notifications are handled via a regionally approved method. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and actions to take: Actions: " Identify and quarantine all unused and non-expired affected non-absorbable sutures. " Please note the affected product may be located within Custom Suture Packs. Please reference Custom Suture Packs to identify affected product. " Please complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form (even if your account no longer has affected product on hand) and email to rs.gmbfcamitg@medtronic.com.> " Return all unused and non-expired affected product in your inventory to Medtronic as indicated in the Shipping and Return Instructions below. " Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred or distributed. Shipping and Return Instructions: " Product purchased directly from Medtronic please contact rs.covidienfeedbackcustomerservice@medtronic.com for Return Good Authorization (RGA). Your local Medtronic Representative can assist you as necessary in initiating the return of this product. " Credit or Replacement for the returned affected product will be issued based on the RGA number. " Return all unused and non-expired affected product(s) in your inventory to: Medtronic, Attn: Field Returns Dept. 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473 USA. " If purchased from a distributor, contact your distributor directly to arrange for the return of the product back to your distributor. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888.

Root cause

Packaging process control

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

GAT

Quantity affected

2070 units

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon

Date initiated

2022-12-02

Date posted

2023-02-25

Location

North Haven, CT

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