Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Coated PGA Undyed Polyglycolic Acid Braided Absorbable Suture Sterile EO Recalled by CP Medical Inc Due to Failed to meet USP minimum average value for...

Date: October 18, 2019
Company: CP Medical Inc
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 CP Medical Inc directly.

Affected Products

Coated PGA Undyed Polyglycolic Acid Braided Absorbable Suture Sterile EO 18" (45cm); UDI: (01)10790986000657 (17)220430 (10)17050970

Quantity: 174 boxes 12 per box (plus 36 samples) - total of 2124 sutures

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed to meet USP minimum average value for knot pull (tensile) strength.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 11 states: CA, FL, IA, KY, NE, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, WA

Affected (11 states)Not affected

About CP Medical Inc

CP Medical Inc has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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