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Multiple Covidien nonabsorbable suture products

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Brand

Covidien
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Lot code/Notes

Various sizes and multiple lots of the following suture products are affected. Visit links for affected lots.

• Dermalon Monofilament Nylon (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197456)
• Monofilament Nylon (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk (McKesson Branded; https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197457)
• Monosof Monofilament Nylon (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197511)
• Novafil Monofilament Polybutester (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197512)
• Sofsilk Coated Braided Silk (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197521)
• Surgidac Uncoated Braided Polyester (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197524)
• Surgilon Braided Nylon suture (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197527)
• Surgipro Monofilament Polypropylene (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197528)
• Surgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197529)
• Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Suture (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197554)
• Custom Suture Pack (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=197555)
Reason
Sterile barrier breach of breather pouch.