Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 8, 2023
Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP541X VP-542-X SURGIPRO II 3-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP542X VP-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758DA VP735X VP735X-12 SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758 DA VP735X12 VP-738-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0BLU 60CM CV351DA VP738X VP-744-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1758DA VP744X VP-745-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV17
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
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Covidien, LP recalled Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X… - a moderate-severity action.
Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X… 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-1180-2023 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
- 322K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 8, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1180-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1180-2023) was formally reported on March 8, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 2, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Covidien, LP is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of North Haven, CT. Federal records list the affected scope as 322152 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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 Isla…. Distribution scope 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, 3 from FDA Devices - 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 - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. 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.
Affected scope
322152 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP541X VP-542-X SURGIPRO II 3-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP542X VP-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758DA VP735X VP735X-12 SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758 DA VP735X12 VP-738-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0BLU 60CM CV351DA VP738X VP-744-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1758DA VP744X VP-745-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1758DA VP745X VP-747-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1758DA VP747X VP-853 SURGIPRO* 2-0 BLU 120CM V26 DA VP853 VP-875-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1759DA VP875X VP-900-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1355DA VP900X VP-902-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1355DA VP902X VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP541X VP-542-X SURGIPRO II 3-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP542X VP-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758DA VP735X VP735X-12 SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758 DA VP735X12 VP-738-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0BLU 60CM CV351DA VP738X VP-744-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1758DA VP744X VP-745-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1758DA VP745X VP-747-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1758DA VP747X VP-853 SURGIPRO* 2-0 BLU 120CM V26 DA VP853 VP-875-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1759DA VP875X VP-900-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1355DA VP900X VP-902-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1355DA VP902X12 VP-904-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 BLU 60CM MV1355 VP904X VPF-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MVF1758DA VPF735X XX-3300 SURGIPRO* II 5-0 BLU 60CM CV1DA XX3300 XX-5224 SURGIPRO*II 5-0 BLU 90CM CV25DA XX5224
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1180-2023 |
| Date reported | March 8, 2023 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Covidien, LP |
| Firm location | North Haven, CT |
| Affected scope | 322152 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP541X VP-542-X SURGIPRO II 3-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP542X VP-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758DA VP735X VP735X-12 SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758 DA VP735X12 VP-738-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0BLU 60CM CV351DA VP738X VP-744-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1758DA VP744X VP-745-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1758DA VP745X VP-747-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1758DA VP747X VP-853 SURGIPRO* 2-0 BLU 120CM V26 DA VP853 VP-875-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1759DA VP875X VP-900-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1355DA VP900X VP-902-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1355DA VP902X VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP541X VP-542-X SURGIPRO II 3-0 BLU 120CM V20DA VP542X VP-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758DA VP735X VP735X-12 SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MV1758 DA VP735X12 VP-738-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0BLU 60CM CV351DA VP738X VP-744-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1758DA VP744X VP-745-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1758DA VP745X VP-747-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1758DA VP747X VP-853 SURGIPRO* 2-0 BLU 120CM V26 DA VP853 VP-875-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 75CM MV1759DA VP875X VP-900-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 45CM MV1355DA VP900X VP-902-X SURGIPRO*II 8-0 60CM MV1355DA VP902X12 VP-904-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 BLU 60CM MV1355 VP904X VPF-735-X SURGIPRO*II 7-0 60CM MVF1758DA VPF735X XX-3300 SURGIPRO* II 5-0 BLU 60CM CV1DA XX3300 XX-5224 SURGIPRO*II 5-0 BLU 90CM CV25DA XX5224. Recalled by Covidien, LP. Units affected: 322152 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-1180-2023.
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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1180-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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