FDA Recall Terminated

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Recall: Z-1497-2014 · Initiated March 11, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1497-2014
Event Number
67895
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
GAQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 11, 2014
Posted
April 24, 2014
Terminated
December 17, 2015
Address
2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Description

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Reason

The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.

Action

Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected constomers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed if they have affected stock immediately discontinue use, quarantine, and return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and Fax it to 1-508-964-6078, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-508-964-6042.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, NM, PA, Canada, Ireland and Germany.

Quantity

3,816 ea