Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Surgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 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

Surgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM C16 88861915-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS11 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-61 SURGILON* 0 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861932-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS10 88861971-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS21 88861985-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM SC1X36 SBS-1884G SURGILON* 4-0 WHI 45CM P12X12 SBS-1928G SURGILON* 5-0 BLK 45CM P13X12

Quantity: 87708 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

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