FDA Device recall Z-1388-2023
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-04-19
On 2023-04-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20… by Covidien, citing medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspe….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1388-2023 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-03-01 |
| Published | 2023-04-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Covidien |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20 (GG-121), CHROMIC GUT 3-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-122), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-123), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V26 (GG-127), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 45CM P12 X36 (SG-5637), CHROMIC GUT 5-0 45CM P-13 X12 (SG-5687G), CHROMIC GUT 5-0 75CM CV23 (UG-202), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM CV23 X36 (UG-203)
Reason
Medtronic was made aware of a supplier calibration issue during the contract sterilization process that may lead to unsterile product. Use of affected product may lead to an unspecified infection or, in the case of sutures used in the eye, pose a loss of vision risk.
Identifiers
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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-1388-2023%22
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