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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Fixt Suture Bonded Plus Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, Sterile, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

Reported: May 14, 2014 Initiated: March 11, 2014 #Z-1558-2014

Product Description

Fixt Suture Bonded Plus Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, Sterile, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. 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?
Fixt Suture Bonded Plus Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, Sterile, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. 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-1558-2014.