Surgical Sutures Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Breach Risk in Ophthalmic Procedures
Covidien LP is recalling 12,732 units of surgical sutures (nylon and silk, McKesson brand) due to a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch. The breach may cause infection or vision loss when used in eye surgery procedures.
- Product
- Monofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (3) S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (4)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11 (5)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide