Recall Z-1388-2023 ยท GAL Suture, Absorbable, Natural
Covidien, LP
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20 (GG-121), CHROMIC GUT 3-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-122), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-123), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V26 (GG-127), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 45CM P12 X36 (SG-5637), CHROMIC GUT 5-0 45CM P-13 X12 (SG-5687G), CHROMIC GUT 5-0 75CM CV23 (UG-202), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM
| Date | Apr 12, 2023 (initiated Mar 1, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspecified infection or, in the case of sutures used in the eye, pose a loss of vision risk. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | An "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated 3/1/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be Taken: " Immediately identify and quarantine all unused affected product (Refer to Attachment A for identifying affected product). " Please complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form, even if you have no product to return and email to rs.gmbfcamitg@medtronic.com. " Product purchased directly from Medtronic please contact rs.covidienfeedbackcustomerservice@medtronic.com for Return Goods Authorization (RGA). Your local Medtronic Representative can assist you as necessary in initiating the return |
| Quantity | 36204 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to States of: AR, CA, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, OH, WA; and countries of: Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Indonesia, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, and Thailand. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K142656 | Surgical Gut Suture Covidien, Jan 29, 2015 |