Dermalon Surgical Sutures recalled for sterile barrier breach
Covidien is recalling Dermalon monofilament nylon sutures due to a breach in the sterile barrier of the breather pouch. Affected units may cause infection or vision loss if used in ophthalmic procedures involving direct patient contact.
- Product
- Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide