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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 24, 2014).
- Company
- Teleflex Medical
- Recall Initiated
- March 11, 2014
- Posted
- April 24, 2014
- Terminated
- December 17, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-1497-2014
- Quantity
- 3,816 ea
- Firm Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, NM, PA, Canada, Ireland and Germany.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code: 0520197-2, Lot number: 02H1001071; Product Code: 29-727, Lot numbers: 02M1101954, 02C1201003, and 02C1201646; Product Code: 29-7270M4, Lot number: 02D1100604; Product Code: 29-7281M4, Lot number: 02M1002679; Product Code: E29-5553M4, Lot number: 02B1300245; Product Code: E29-7270M4, Lot number: 02J1001576; Product Code: E29-7272M4, Lot number: 02D1003015; Product Code: E29-727A, Lot number: 02F1101062; Product Code: EP4013P, Lot number: 02L0800898; Product Code: EP4110N, Lot number: 02H0900483; Product Code: X-2235, Lot numbers: 02E1102068, 02F1101041, 02F1201500, and 02G1201230; Product Code: X29-7271M2, Lot number: 02K1100784; Product Code: X-5667M8 and Product Code: X-6730M5, Lot number: 02G1300492.
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
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.