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FDA Devices recall · Reported March 8, 2023

Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GS25 X36 CN-791 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90X36 CN-791-12 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90 CN-793 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90 X36 CN-793-12 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90X12 CN-830-L MONOSOF* 1 BLK 150CM LP GS25 N-2781K MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM SS24 DAX12 SN-1647 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X36 SN-1647G MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X12

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Recall #
Z-1174-2023
Affected scope
54288 units
Initiated
December 2, 2022
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Covidien, LP recalled Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM G… - a moderate-severity action.

Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM G… was recalled by Covidien, LP in March 8, 2023. Reason: Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in case…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1174-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Covidien, LP issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in case….

Moderate
severity level
54K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 8, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1174-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices and 1 from Covidien, LP - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GS25 X36 CN-791 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90X36 CN-791-12 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90 CN-793 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90 X36 CN-793-12 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90X12 CN-830-L MONOSOF* 1 BLK 150CM LP GS25 N-2781K MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM SS24 DAX12 SN-1647 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X36 SN-1647G MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X12 SN-247 MONOSOF* 3-0 BLK 90CM C23 X36 SN-3686 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3695 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3965 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM PC11 X12 SN-5660G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P24 X12 SN-5665G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P12 X12 SN-5690G MONOSOF* 5-0 CLR 45CM P13 X12 SN-5691 MONOSOF* 4-0 CLR 45CM P13 X36 SN-5694 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM P11 X36 SN-5696 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P13 X36 SN-5697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X36 SN-5767G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P11 X12 SN-630 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 75CM C22 X36 SN-643 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 75CM C13 X36 SN-667G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM C1 X12 SN-694 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 90CM C18 X36 SN-871 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SN-872 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SUT GNJ-283 MONOSOF 2/0 BLK ST DA 90CM SUT N-59 MONOSOF 2-0 BLK 6X45CM PCT

Reason for recall

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1174-2023
Date reported March 8, 2023
Date initiated December 2, 2022
Recalling firm Covidien, LP
Firm location North Haven, CT
Affected scope 54288 units
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Chile China Colo…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

54288 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GS25 X36 CN-791 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90X36 CN-791-12 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90 CN-793 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90 X36 CN-793-12 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90X12 CN-830-L MONOSOF* 1 BLK 150CM LP GS25 N-2781K MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM SS24 DAX12 SN-1647 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X36 SN-1647G MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X12 SN-247 MONOSOF* 3-0 BLK 90CM C23 X36 SN-3686 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3695 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3965 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM PC11 X12 SN-5660G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P24 X12 SN-5665G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P12 X12 SN-5690G MONOSOF* 5-0 CLR 45CM P13 X12 SN-5691 MONOSOF* 4-0 CLR 45CM P13 X36 SN-5694 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM P11 X36 SN-5696 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P13 X36 SN-5697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X36 SN-5767G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P11 X12 SN-630 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 75CM C22 X36 SN-643 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 75CM C13 X36 SN-667G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM C1 X12 SN-694 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 90CM C18 X36 SN-871 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SN-872 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SUT GNJ-283 MONOSOF 2/0 BLK ST DA 90CM SUT N-59 MONOSOF 2-0 BLK 6X45CM PCT. Recalled by Covidien, LP. Units affected: 54288 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 8, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1174-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution and OUS Foreign distribution to countries of: Albania Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia And Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Canary Islands Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy JAPAN Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea, Republic Of Kosovo Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Macao Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldova, Republic Of Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Reunion Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Viet Nam Zimbabwe.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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