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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures

Reported: July 16, 2014 Initiated: June 13, 2014 #Z-2024-2014

Product Description

Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures

Reason for Recall

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.

Details

Recalling Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Units Affected
11
Distribution
Distributed in the states of IL, NY, GA, and RI.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures. Recalled by Aesculap, Inc.. Units affected: 11.
Why was this product recalled?
Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 16, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2024-2014.