United StatesCovidien EndoStitch Polysorb Single Use Loading Units (product numbers 170053 and 170071; lot J5L2332Y and J5H2924Y) are affected. They were recalled because holes in the pouch may compromise the package’s ability to maintain the sterile barrier and protect the product from environmental exposure.
What's being recalled
Covidien EndoStitch" Polysorb Single Use Loading Unit; Product numbers: 170053 and 170071;
Recalling firm: Covidien, LP, North Haven, CT, United States.
How to identify it
1. Product Number: 170053; UDI-DI: 10884521126732; UPN: 20884521126739; Lot number: J5L2332Y; 2. Product Number: 170071; UDI-DI: 10884521126787; UPN: 20884521126784; Lot number: J5H2924Y;
The hazard
The presence of holes in the pouch may compromise the package s ability to maintain the sterile barrier and protect the product from environmental exposure.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Domestic: Nationwide distribution; International: Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy;
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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