Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 Recalled by Covidien, LP Due to Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause...

Date: December 2, 2022
Company: Covidien, LP
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Covidien, LP directly.

Affected Products

Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 8886 4400-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 4400-23 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 440123 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE3 8886 4402-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE4 8886 4403-33 NOVAFIL 4-0 BLU 45CM SBE6 8886 4410-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4410-03 NOVAFIL 7-0 BLU 45CM P10 8886 4422-43 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 45CM C14 8886 4424-51 NOVAFIL 2-0 BLU 75CM C16 8886 4450-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 75CM V26 8886 4452-51 NOVAFIL 2-0 BLU 75CM V20 8886 4459-61 NOVAFIL 0 BLU 75CM GS22 8886 4470-81 NOVAFIL* 2 BLU 150CM GS26 8886 4582-53 NOVAFIL* 2-0 BLU 75CM P14 SPB-1213G NOVAFIL* 6-0 BLU 45CM P13X12 SPB-1233G NOVAFIL* 4-0 BLU 45CM P13X12 SPB-1623G NOVAFIL* 5-0 BLU 45CM P12X12 SPB-5142G NOVAFIL* 5-0 BLU 45CM P11X12 SPB-5143G NOVAFIL* 4-0 BLU 45CM P11X12 SUT SPB-5223G NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 SPB-5433G NOVAFIL* 4-0 CLR 45CM P24X12 SPB-5633G NOVAFIL* 4-0 BLU 45CM P12X12

Quantity: 48492 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Covidien, LP

Covidien, LP has 68 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report