RecallDepth

3-0 Black Mono Nylon Suture, 12 units per box. product number 925B. The product intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in ophthalmic procedures.

Company
Surgical Specialties Corp
Recall Initiated
September 9, 2008
Posted
October 2, 2008
Terminated
March 27, 2009
Recall Number
Z-0034-2009
Quantity
956 boxes
Firm Location
Reading, PA

Reason for Recall

mislabeled product - labeled as 3-0 black mono nylon contains 4-0 black braided silk suture

Distribution

USA--AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, VA, and WA. OUS: Australia, Canada, and Fiji Islands.

Lot / Code Info

Lot number M335870

Root Cause

Employee error

Action Taken

The recalling firm issued a Recall letter dated 9/9/08 to its customers. The letter informed the customers of the problem, the need to conduct a sub-recall, and return the product. Contact Surgical Specialties Corp. at 1-610-404-1000 for assistance.

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