RecallDepth

Digitex Absorbable Polydiaxanone Suture, Size 2-0. Catalog Number / Code of product: 52031, 5203101400. The Digitex Delivery Device is a sterile, disposable device intended to deliver a suture to the operative site. The device assists in suturing by passing a needle through the tissue to capture the suture, and suture ligation and know-typing by holding the suture.

Company
Coloplast Manufacturing Us, Llc
Recall Initiated
May 13, 2013
Posted
June 5, 2013
Terminated
April 10, 2014
Recall Number
Z-1486-2013
Quantity
772 units
Firm Location
Minneapolis, MN

Reason for Recall

Coloplast is conducting a recall on three lots of Digitex Absorbable Polydiaxanone Suture, Size 2-0 because it is mislabeled with a three year expiration date.

Distribution

US Distribution to: KY, MI, OH, PR, TX, and VA.

Lot / Code Info

Lots 3390331, 3390339, 3390490.

Root Cause

Incorrect or no expiration date

Action Taken

The firm, Coloplast, sent a letter dated May 8, 2013 to its customers. The letter described the problem, the product and actions to be taken. The customers will be contacted by Coloplast Customer Service with instructions for the handling and return of any unused product. If you have any additional questions, the dedicated Customer Service number regarding this effort is 800-258-3476.

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