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…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-03-08
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.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1173-2023 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2022-12-02 |
| Published | 2023-03-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | US |
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
| code_info | 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 |
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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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