RecallDepth

Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures

Company
Aesculap Inc
Recall Initiated
June 13, 2014
Posted
July 9, 2014
Terminated
October 7, 2014
Recall Number
Z-2024-2014
Quantity
11
Firm Location
Center Valley, PA

Reason for Recall

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.

Distribution

Distributed in the states of IL, NY, GA, and RI.

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers: 1-6375 1-8473 1-8433 1-9384 110054 110055

Root Cause

Labeling design

Action Taken

A correction and removal notification, dated June 13, 2014, was sent to end users, sales reps, and distributors which described the product, problem, and actions to be taken.

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