PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Reported: May 14, 2014 Initiated: March 11, 2014 #Z-1560-2014

Product Description

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

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?
Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.. 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-1560-2014.