FDA Device recall Z-1390-2023
Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-04-19
On 2023-04-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2) 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-1390-2023 |
| 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
Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2)
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
| code_info | GTIN: 20884521055756, 20884521750118; Lot: D2G1825FZY, D2H0754FZY, D2E2595ZY |
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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-1390-2023%22
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