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[Recalled] Sutures, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polypropylene surgical suture is a monofilament, Non-absorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain polyolefin

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Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

ProductSutures, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polypropylene surgical suture is a monofilament, Non-absorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain polyolefin polymer known as polypropylene and is indicated for use in soft tissue
Brand / manufacturerTeleflex Medical
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-1294-2014
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date11 March 2014

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.

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