Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 8886 4400-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 4400-23 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 440123 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE3 8886 4402-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE4 8886 4403-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE6 8886 4410-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4410-03 NOVAFIL 7-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4422-43 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 45CM C14 8886 4424-51 NOVAFIL 2-0 BLU 75CM C16 8886 4450-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 75CM V26 8886 4452-51 NO Recall
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Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 8886 4400-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 4400-23 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 440123 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE3 8886 4402-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE4 8886 4403-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE6 8886 4410-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4410-03 NOVAFIL 7-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4422-43 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 45CM C14 8886 4424-51 NOVAFIL 2-0 BLU 75CM C16 8886 4450-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 75CM V26 8886 4452-51 NO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
GTIN 20884521100821, 20884521100098, 10884521100091, 10884521100299, 20884521100296, 20884521099910, 20884521100814, 20884521100791, 20884521100593, 20884521099965, 20884521099477, 20884521100760, 20884521118345, 10884521118348, 20884521099682, 20884521118406, 20884521099699, 20884521100838, 20884521099699, 20884521118390, 10884521118393, 20884521100890, 10884521100893, 20884521099569, 20884521100692, 20884521100074, 20884521099583, 20884521100876, 20884521100777. Model # Lot #: 8886400241 D1G1762FY, 8886440013 D2A0461Y, 8886440023 D1M0797Y, 8886440123 D1L3389Y, 8886440233 D2A0529Y, 8886440333 D2C0582Y, 8886441003 D1M1007FY, D1M2364FY 8886441013 D1M1007FY D1M2364FY, 8886441003 D1M0369FY D1M0796FY, 8886442243 D1D2485FY, 8886442451 D1E1240FY, 8886445041 D2B2109Y, 8886445251 D1D0295Y, D1E0843Y, 8886445961 D1D0529Y, 8886447081 D1D3190Y, 8886458253 D2B1686FY, SPB1213G D1L0169FY, D2B0773FY D2C0769FY, SPB1233G D2E0961FY, SPB1623G D1D2709FY, SPB5142G D1B2811FY, SPB5143G D1D2674FY, SPB5223G D1M1024FY, SPB5433G D2C1970FY, SPB5633G D2A0500FY, SPB-5223G D1M1024FY
Products Sold
GTIN 20884521100821, 20884521100098, 10884521100091, 10884521100299, 20884521100296, 20884521099910, 20884521100814, 20884521100791, 20884521100593, 20884521099965, 20884521099477, 20884521100760, 20884521118345, 10884521118348, 20884521099682, 20884521118406, 20884521099699, 20884521100838, 20884521099699, 20884521118390, 10884521118393, 20884521100890, 10884521100893, 20884521099569, 20884521100692, 20884521100074, 20884521099583, 20884521100876, 20884521100777. Model # Lot #: 8886400241 D1G1762FY, 8886440013 D2A0461Y, 8886440023 D1M0797Y, 8886440123 D1L3389Y, 8886440233 D2A0529Y, 8886440333 D2C0582Y, 8886441003 D1M1007FY, D1M2364FY 8886441013 D1M1007FY D1M2364FY, 8886441003 D1M0369FY D1M0796FY, 8886442243 D1D2485FY, 8886442451 D1E1240FY, 8886445041 D2B2109Y, 8886445251 D1D0295Y, D1E0843Y, 8886445961 D1D0529Y, 8886447081 D1D3190Y, 8886458253 D2B1686FY, SPB1213G D1L0169FY, D2B0773FY D2C0769FY, SPB1233G D2E0961FY, SPB1623G D1D2709FY, SPB5142G D1B2811FY, SPB5143G D1D2674FY, SPB5223G D1M1024FY, SPB5433G D2C1970FY, SPB5633G D2A0500FY, SPB-5223G D1M1024FY
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 due to Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026