Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.
Reported: May 14, 2014 Initiated: March 11, 2014 #Z-1555-2014
Product Description
Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.
Reason for Recall
Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Teleflex Medical
- Units Affected
- 32,271 ea.
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, and WI; and countries of Canada, Germany, and Ireland.
- Location
- Durham, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 32,271 ea..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 14, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1555-2014.
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