Medtronic recalls USPACK-SUTURE KIT; Item Number: US1672

Recall date

May 3, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2546-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medtronic

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including PR, and countries of AU, BE, CA, CL, CN, IL, IT, JP, KR, MX, PA, SA, SG, and TR.

Why it was recalled

Potential for an incomplete seal on the inner package, which may result in premature degradation of the suture material.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

USPACK-SUTURE KIT; Item Number: US1672