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Teleflex Medical recalls Sutures, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polypropylene su
Recalled April 2, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1294-2014 · Teleflex Medical
Hazard
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements. · FDA Class II
Units
Total 32,271 ea.
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Germany, and Ireland
Description
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.
Product
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 polymer known as polypropylene and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.
Manufacturer(s)
Teleflex Medical
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →