Recall Z-2042-2016

SSC- Surgical Specialties Corporation · initiated May 20, 2016

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Sharpoint Polypropylene Blue Monofilament 6"/15cm 9-0 USP, Product No. J2558N

Codes / lots: MAPX540

Reason for recall

Surgical Specialties is recalling Sharpoint Polyproplyene Blue Monofilament 6"/15cm 9-0 USP because it may contain Black Nylon 9-0 suture.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

A customer notification letter dated 5/20/16 was sent to all customers to inform them that Surgical Specialties is recalling Sharpoint Polyproplyene Blue Monofilament 6"/15cm 9-0 USP because it may contain Black Nylon 9-0 suture. Customers are instructed to complete the attached customer acknowledgement form and return via fax to Surgical Specialties' Quality Assurance department at (610) 404-4010 or return via email to kknappenberger@surgicalspecialties.com. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact Kelly Knappenberger at (484) 220-2402 or Kris Liberacki at (262) 994-8083.

Details

Recall number
Z-2042-2016
Initiated
May 20, 2016
Terminated
August 12, 2016
Product code
GAW – Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene
Quantity
36 boxes (432 units)
Distribution
TX, ME, MA, MI, OH, KS, MN, KS, TN, GA
Recalling firm
SSC- Surgical Specialties Corporation, San Diego, CA

Official FDA recall record