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Polysorb Braided Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
- Starting date:
- May 3, 2017
- Posting date:
- June 5, 2017
- 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-63476
Reason
Potential for an incomplete seal on the inner package, which may result in premature degradation of the suture material. The use of products with this condition may increase the potential for the suture to break.
Affected products
Polysorb Braided Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield
02048
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES