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WHIPKNOT SOFT TISSUE CINCH #5 SUTURE (2016-07-26)
- Starting date:
- July 26, 2016
- Posting date:
- August 10, 2016
- 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-59756
Affected products
A. WHIPKNOT SOFT TISSUE CINCH #5 SUTURE
Reason
A Smith & Nephew internal evaluation revealed the packaging design to be insufficient to prevent a potential sterile barrier breach (pin hole) in the Tyvek film of the pouch.
Affected products
A. WHIPKNOT SOFT TISSUE CINCH #5 SUTURE
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- 7211015
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division
150 Minuteman Road
Andover
01810
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES