Recall Z-1172-2023— Covidien, LP

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Covidien, LP, initiated 2022-12-02. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K981582. 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. Reason: Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact.

Recalling firm
Covidien, LP
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2022-12-02
Firm location
North Haven, CT, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

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

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

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.