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Health product recall

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

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division

150 Minuteman Road

Andover

01810

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES