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FDA Device recall Z-1291-2014

Suture, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polyamide surgical suture is a non-absorbable…

On 2014-04-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Suture, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polyamide surgical suture is a non-absorbable… by Teleflex Medical, citing the products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1291-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-03-11
Published2014-04-02
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyTeleflex Medical
DistributionUS

Product

Suture, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide, Sterile, Rx only, Product Usage: Non-absorbable polyamide surgical suture is a non-absorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

Reason

The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Code: 1154654, Lot number: 02K0801212

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1291-2014%22

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