Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures recalled due to sterilization failure
Covidien is recalling Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures due to a sterilization process failure that may result in unsterile product. Use of affected sutures may cause infection or, in eye surgery, vision loss.
- Product
- Mild Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, CH GUT 5-0 12 UD SS-14 SS-14 (G-1766-K), CHROMIC GUT 6-0 45CM HE-1 X12 (G-1780K)
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide