Product is a synthetic absorbable suture with needle and labeled as sterile. The product is sealed inside an inner foil pouch with an outside Tyvek pouch. The outer sterile barrier seal is intact. The product is boxed and shrink wrapped for protection against contamination. The product is a Violet, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture with needle, size 4/0 (1.5 Metric), NFS-2 Needle (Product code M397-Polydioxanone) or size 3/0 (2.0 Metric) (Product code M398 {Butler code 029254}). Product is labeled in part: "***POLYDIOANONE Violet (PDO) Monofilament Absorbable Suture***". Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and ophthalmic surgery. The suture is not recommended for adult cardiac tissue, microsurgery or neural tissue. The absorbable sutures are useful where extended wound support is desirable.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0259-2012
- Event Number
- 60173
- Firm
- C P Medical Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3002609049
- Product Code
- NEW
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Initiated
- January 2, 2009
- Posted
- November 19, 2011
- Terminated
- December 13, 2011
- Address
- 803 NE 25th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232-2304
Description
Product is a synthetic absorbable suture with needle and labeled as sterile. The product is sealed inside an inner foil pouch with an outside Tyvek pouch. The outer sterile barrier seal is intact. The product is boxed and shrink wrapped for protection against contamination. The product is a Violet, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture with needle, size 4/0 (1.5 Metric), NFS-2 Needle (Product code M397-Polydioxanone) or size 3/0 (2.0 Metric) (Product code M398 {Butler code 029254}). Product is labeled in part: "***POLYDIOANONE Violet (PDO) Monofilament Absorbable Suture***". Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and ophthalmic surgery. The suture is not recommended for adult cardiac tissue, microsurgery or neural tissue. The absorbable sutures are useful where extended wound support is desirable.
The seal integrity of the outer product pouch may be compromised due to partial delamination of the two layers that make up part of the pouch.
CP Medical, Inc. sent a "RECALL NOTICE" letter dated January 5, 2009 to all affected customers.The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are instructed to identify affected product and to return the product to the firm. Customers should call 1-503-232-1555 for a return goods authorization number and shipping account number. Contact your customer service representative at 1-800-950-2763 for questions concerning this recall.
Nationwide Distribution
13632 sutures