Various Types and Sizes of Polyethylene Synthetic Nonabsorable Sutures-Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Various Types and Sizes of Polyethylene Synthetic Nonabsorable Sutures-Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114, Lot #21486, 21487, 21488, 23468, 23469, 41910 & 55380.
Products Sold
Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114, Lot #21486, 21487, 21488, 23468, 23469, 41910 & 55380.
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Various Types and Sizes of Polyethylene Synthetic Nonabsorable Sutures-Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/ due to Suture Diameter/Strength specification failure: The products may not meet their final specifications for suture diameter and/or strength which could l. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Suture Diameter/Strength specification failure: The products may not meet their final specifications for suture diameter and/or strength which could lead to premature breakage.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 06/07/2007. They were advised to cease use, remove and quarantine all affected product immediately. Affected products are to be returned to Teleflex Medical. An Acknowledgement & Stock form was included to be completed and returned via fax to Teleflex Medical.
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