Recalling Firm / Manufacturer

Teleflex Creek Dr

Product

Various Types and Sizes of Polyethylene Synthetic Nonabsorable Sutures-Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114

Code Information

Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114, Lot #21486, 21487, 21488, 23468, 23469, 41910 & 55380.

Reason of Recall

Suture Diameter/Strength specification failure: The products may not meet their final specifications for suture diameter and/or strength which could lead to premature breakage.

Date Recall Initiated

June 06, 2007

Action

Consignees were notified by letter on/about 06/07/2007. They were advised to cease use, remove and quarantine all affected product immediately. Affected products are to be returned to Teleflex Medical. An Acknowledgement & Stock form was included to be completed and returned via fax to Teleflex Medical. Firm Initiated recall is ongoing.

Contact

AMHSCO
Riyadh
(01) 4621188

Source of Information

U.S FDA

SFDA Comments

SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.