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Teleflex Medical recalls Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue appr
Recalled May 14, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1555-2014 · Teleflex Medical
Hazard
Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use. · FDA Class II
Units
32,271 ea.
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Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, and WI; and countries of Canada, Germany, and Ireland.
Description
Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.
Product
Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.
Manufacturer(s)
Teleflex Medical
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →