Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Model 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071728, 20884521071725 Lots D1L1929RY D2B2243RY Model 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071742, 20884521071749 Lot D2B0176RY Model 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071766 Lots D2D2437RY UDI-DI 20884521071763 Lots D2D2437RY D2E0905RY D2E0916RY Model 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT UDI-DI 20884521071794 Lots D1M0640RY D1M1494RY
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Covidien LP
- Reason for Recall:
- Specific lots of sutures were sterilized with gamma doses that exceeded the range approved. The extra gamma levels may decrease the strength of the sutures over time, which could result in harms such as wound dehiscence and hemorrhage/blood loss/ bleeding at a critical level.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Model 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071728, 20884521071725 Lots D1L1929RY D2B2243RY Model 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071742, 20884521071749 Lot D2B0176RY Model 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT UDI-DI 10884521071766 Lots D2D2437RY UDI-DI 20884521071763 Lots D2D2437RY D2E0905RY D2E0916RY Model 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT UDI-DI 20884521071794 Lots D1M0640RY D1M1494RY
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0844-2024
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