Polysorb Braided Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture & Biosyn Glycomer Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Suture (2019-12-20)

Covidien is recalling Polysorb Braided and Biosyn Monofilament surgical sutures distributed across Canada due to potential sterility issues. These sutures are used in surgical procedures and may not meet sterility standards. The recall affects all batches of these products that were distributed in Canada.

Reason

Medical devices

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2020-01-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/532cebf9-2141-42e1-bcf9-72e563b25363