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)
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GTIN: 20884521054001, 20884521054056, 20884521054889, 20884521054896, 20884521054896, 20884521054902, 20884521054902, 10884521054905, 20884521054940, 20884521055688, 20884521055770, 20884521056135, 10884521056145, 20884521056142, 20884521056142, 20884521056142; Lot: D2H1593ZY D2H1022ZY D2F1106ZY D2H1607ZY D2H1609ZY D2H0819ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2055ZY D2H1435FZY D2H0829FZY D2H0830FZY D2H0381ZY D2H1523ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1587ZY D2H1589ZY
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Covidien, LP
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
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)
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
GTIN: 20884521054001, 20884521054056, 20884521054889, 20884521054896, 20884521054896, 20884521054902, 20884521054902, 10884521054905, 20884521054940, 20884521055688, 20884521055770, 20884521056135, 10884521056145, 20884521056142, 20884521056142, 20884521056142; Lot: D2H1593ZY D2H1022ZY D2F1106ZY D2H1607ZY D2H1609ZY D2H0819ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2053ZY D2H2055ZY D2H1435FZY D2H0829FZY D2H0830FZY D2H0381ZY D2H1523ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1584ZY D2H1587ZY D2H1589ZY
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1388-2023
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