Recall Z-1300-2020

Covidien LLC · initiated December 18, 2019

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201

Codes / lots: Lot - D7H0404X Expiration Date - 2022-08-31

Reason for recall

There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.

FDA-determined cause: Equipment maintenance

Action taken

On December 18, 2109, Medtronic issued Urgent Medical Device Recall and Return Form notices to customers via courier service. Customers were advised to take the following required actions: 1. Please immediately quarantine and discontinue use of the affected item code and lot listed within the notice. 2. Please return affected product as indicated within the notice. All unused products from the affected item codes and lots must be returned. 3. If you have distributed any of the Polysorb braided or Biosyn monofilament absorbable sutures listed on the recall notice, please promptly forward the information from the letter to those recipients. 4. Complete the Recalled Product Return Form even if you do not have inventory.

Details

Recall number
Z-1300-2020
Initiated
December 18, 2019
Posted by FDA
February 19, 2020
Terminated
August 16, 2022
Product code
GAM – Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Quantity
139,938 units total
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Covidien LLC, North Haven, CT

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1274-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 VIOLET 30" CV-24 (75CM), Item Code CL461 -…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1275-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1276-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL811 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1277-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30 VIOLET GS-11, Item Code CL815 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1278-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 30 VIOLET GS-22, Item Code CL885 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1279-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 13-0 VIOLET 30" GS-23, Item Code CL892 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1280-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2 36" VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL911 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1281-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1282-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1283-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1284-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1285-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1286-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL123 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1287-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL124 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1288-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1289-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1290-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1291-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A, Item Code L1742K - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1292-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1293-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1294-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1295-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1296-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1297-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIOLET CVF23, Item Code UL203 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1298-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated
Z-1299-2020 Class IIPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage:…There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific… 12/18/2019Terminated