Events

Recall of Device Recall Monofilament and Multifilament Nonabsorbable Steel Suture

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Teleflex Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

Learn more about the data here
  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    67895
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1497-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-03-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-04-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=126575
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Suture, nonabsorbable, steel, monofilament and multifilament, sterile - Product Code GAQ
  • Reason
    The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.
  • Action
    Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected constomers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed if they have affected stock immediately discontinue use, quarantine, and return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and Fax it to 1-508-964-6078, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-508-964-6042.

Device

Device Recall Monofilament and Multifilament Nonabsorbable Steel Suture
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 0520197-2, Lot number: 02H1001071; Product Code: 29-727, Lot numbers: 02M1101954, 02C1201003, and 02C1201646; Product Code: 29-7270M4, Lot number: 02D1100604; Product Code: 29-7281M4, Lot number: 02M1002679; Product Code: E29-5553M4, Lot number: 02B1300245; Product Code: E29-7270M4, Lot number: 02J1001576; Product Code: E29-7272M4, Lot number: 02D1003015; Product Code: E29-727A, Lot number: 02F1101062; Product Code: EP4013P, Lot number: 02L0800898; Product Code: EP4110N, Lot number: 02H0900483; Product Code: X-2235, Lot numbers: 02E1102068, 02F1101041, 02F1201500, and 02G1201230; Product Code: X29-7271M2, Lot number: 02K1100784; Product Code: X-5667M8 and Product Code: X-6730M5, Lot number: 02G1300492.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, NM, PA, Canada, Ireland and Germany.
  • Product Description
    Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.
  • Manufacturer
    Teleflex Medical

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical, 2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park NC 27709
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA