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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2675-2014OTHER

The synthetic non-absorbable surgical sutures CARDIOXYL are composed of a polyester [poly(ethylene terephtalate)] braids, with or without...

Units Affected
4,976
Recall Date
June 25, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2675-2014.

A potential splitting of the surface treatment of the thread ends on certain sutures has recently been identified.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2675-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2675-2014.

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Peters Surgical Recall FAQ

Peters Surgical is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: The synthetic non-absorbable surgical sutures CARDIOXYL are composed of a polyester [poly(ethylene terephtalate)] braids, with or without.... The notice was published on June 25, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4,976 units are potentially affected.