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Non Absorbable Silky II Polydek Suture (2014-03-24)
- Starting date:
- March 24, 2014
- Posting date:
- November 21, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-42251
Recalled products
- Non Absorbable Silky II Polydek Suture
Reason
Teleflex is conducting a voluntary recall for certain lots of Teleflex sutures because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements. If affected product is used, the needle may become detached from the suture during use.
Affected products
A. Non Absorbable Silky II Polydek Suture
Lot or serial number
- 02B0900765
Model or catalog number
- X-5424
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Teleflex Medical
2917 Wreck Drive,
Research Triangle Park
27709
North Carolina
UNITED STATES