CanadaPolysorb Coated Braided Absorbable Single Stitch Reload for use with the Endo Stitch and Sils Stitch suturing devices (Covidien LLC), Lot J5H2924Y, catalogue/model number 170071, is affected. Holes were found in both the breather pouch and the foil and investigation determined the post seal machine was causing damage to the suture package; contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Covidien Llc, 15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States, 02048.
How to identify it
Affected products: Polysorb Coated Braided Absorbable Single Stitch Reload For Use With The Endo Stitch And Sils Stitch Suturing Devices; Lot or serial number: J5H2924Y; Model or catalogue number: 170071
The hazard
On Jan 22 2026, holes were found in both the breather pouch and the foil. During the investigation into the source of the issue, it was determined that the post seal machine was causing damage to the suture package.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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