Capio Standard Box 4 (Capio PC); Model #M0068312321. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open or endoscopic surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI:08714729257622 Batch numbers: 17817547 19050231 20639026 17925410 19225758 20717524 18139200 19335465 21081753 18363737 19437994 21258781 18615714 19698427 21386211 18826587 19983956 20341449 18955689 20341449
  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:
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Potential for Capio sutures to break and /or detach.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Capio Standard Box 4 (Capio PC); Model #M0068312321. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open or endoscopic surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI:08714729257622 Batch numbers: 17817547 19050231 20639026 17925410 19225758 20717524 18139200 19335465 21081753 18363737 19437994 21258781 18615714 19698427 21386211 18826587 19983956 20341449 18955689 20341449

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1620-2018

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