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Teleflex Medical recalls Sutures, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polypropylene su
Recalled April 2, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1293-2014 · 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, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene, 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 →