Monoswift¿ PGCL [poly — Class II medical device recall Z-1708-2014
Terminated recall by C P Medical Inc., reported 2014-06-11, distributed nationwide. CP Medical, Inc., is recalling one lot of Monoswift PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Sutures
| Recall number | Z-1708-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | C P Medical Inc., Portland, OR, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-04-23 |
| Classified | 2014-06-03 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-06-11 |
| Terminated | 2014-09-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | potency |
| Lot numbers | 130826-08, 2015-07 |
| Model numbers | L936 |
Product
Monoswift¿ PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture; USP size 3/0 PGCL; part number L936. Product is labeled sterile. The product is sealed inside an inner foil pouch with an outside Tyvek¿ pouch. It is an undyed, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture with needle, size 3/0 (2.0 metric), PS-1 Needle
Reason for recall
CP Medical, Inc., is recalling one lot of Monoswift PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Sutures for failing to meet the USP minimum average value for knot pull (tensile) strength.
Machine access
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