Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code: 0520197-2, Lot number: 02H1001071; Product Code: 29-727, Lot numbers: 02M1101954, 02C1201003, and 02C1201646; Product Code: 29-7270M4, Lot number: 02D1100604; Product Code: 29-7281M4, Lot number: 02M1002679; Product Code: E29-5553M4, Lot number: 02B1300245; Product Code: E29-7270M4, Lot number: 02J1001576; Product Code: E29-7272M4, Lot number: 02D1003015; Product Code: E29-727A, Lot number: 02F1101062; Product Code: EP4013P, Lot number: 02L0800898; Product Code: EP4110N, Lot number: 02H0900483; Product Code: X-2235, Lot numbers: 02E1102068, 02F1101041, 02F1201500, and 02G1201230; Product Code: X29-7271M2, Lot number: 02K1100784; Product Code: X-5667M8 and Product Code: X-6730M5, Lot number: 02G1300492.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Teleflex Medical
Reason for Recall:
The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum diameter requirements.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-7272M4, E29-727A, EP4013P, EP4110N, X-2235, X29-7271M2, X-5667M8 and X-6730M5.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code: 0520197-2, Lot number: 02H1001071; Product Code: 29-727, Lot numbers: 02M1101954, 02C1201003, and 02C1201646; Product Code: 29-7270M4, Lot number: 02D1100604; Product Code: 29-7281M4, Lot number: 02M1002679; Product Code: E29-5553M4, Lot number: 02B1300245; Product Code: E29-7270M4, Lot number: 02J1001576; Product Code: E29-7272M4, Lot number: 02D1003015; Product Code: E29-727A, Lot number: 02F1101062; Product Code: EP4013P, Lot number: 02L0800898; Product Code: EP4110N, Lot number: 02H0900483; Product Code: X-2235, Lot numbers: 02E1102068, 02F1101041, 02F1201500, and 02G1201230; Product Code: X29-7271M2, Lot number: 02K1100784; Product Code: X-5667M8 and Product Code: X-6730M5, Lot number: 02G1300492.

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, NM, PA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1497-2014

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