Reported May 14, 2014 · Terminated
Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical…
Teleflex Medical
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Teleflex Medical · 4024 Stirrup Creek Dr · Durham, NC · 27703-9000
Is this the product you have?
- Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
- Lot codes and dates
- Product Code X-4981M4 - Lot 02J0800451
- Amount recalled
- 32,271 ea.
This recall covers 7 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 6 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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