Reported Aug 19, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Aug 25, 2026
Surgipro II S8698GX SURGIPRO II BL 5/0 18 P-13 S8698GX
Covidien, LP
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: Covidien, LP · 60 Middletown Ave · North Haven, CT · 06473-3908
Is this the product you have?
- Surgipro II S8698GX SURGIPRO II BL 5/0 18 P-13 S8698GX
- Lot codes and dates
- S8698GX UDI-DI 20612479214716 Lot D5M3438FY
- Amount recalled
- 135,875 total
This recall covers 5 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 4 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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