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FDA Device recall Z-1173-2023

Monofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 S…

On 2023-03-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Monofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 S… by Covidien, citing sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1173-2023
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2022-12-02
Published2023-03-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyCovidien
DistributionUS

Product

Monofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (3) S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (4)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11 (5)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11 (6)S913BX 5-0 NYLON 10 DS12 (7)S931BX 4-0 NYLON 10 DS12

Reason

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Identifiers

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GTIN: 20612479214235, 20612479214419, 20612479214495, 20612479213283, 20612479214235, 20612479213269 Lot # (1) D1L09…GTIN: 20612479214235, 20612479214419, 20612479214495, 20612479213283, 20612479214235, 20612479213269 Lot # (1) D1L0912FY (2) D1G1840FY (3) D2B1262FY (4) D1M2377FY (5) D1M2847FY (6) D2D1386FY (7) D2B0756FY

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1173-2023%22

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