FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Plain and Chromic Gut Absorbable Surgical Sutures, sterile. 12 sutures per box. Product Usage: Plain Gut Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neural tissues.

Recall: Z-1027-2019 · Reported March 27, 2019

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1027-2019
Event ID
82197
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
CP Medical Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Report Date
March 27, 2019
Initiation Date
February 4, 2019
Classification Date
March 19, 2019
Address
1775 Corporate Dr Ste 150, N/A, Norcross, GA, 30093-2960, United States

Description

Plain and Chromic Gut Absorbable Surgical Sutures, sterile. 12 sutures per box. Product Usage: Plain Gut Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neural tissues.

Reason

Potential compromise of product sterility after routine monitoring for Endotoxins showed an out of limit test result.

Code Info

Product Code (lot code): 822PG-HUF (170927-52, 180611-59); 822PG-DAR (171205-52); 810PG-1 (180924-51); 822PG-1 (180924-53)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide to IA, IL, NY, SC. Distributed internationally to Canada.

Quantity

1,905 boxes (22,860 sutures total)