Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Monoswift¿ PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture Recalled by C P Medical Inc. Due to CP Medical, Inc., is recalling one lot of...

Date: April 23, 2014
Company: C P Medical Inc.
Status: Terminated
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 C P Medical Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Monoswift¿ PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture; USP size 3/0 PGCL; part number L936. Product is labeled sterile. The product is sealed inside an inner foil pouch with an outside Tyvek¿ pouch. It is an undyed, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture with needle, size 3/0 (2.0 metric), PS-1 Needle

Quantity: US distribution:4 boxes/ 12 sutures per box (48 total); Outside US: 44 boxes/12 sutures per box. (528 total).

Why Was This Recalled?

CP Medical, Inc., is recalling one lot of Monoswift PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Sutures for failing to meet the USP minimum average value for knot pull (tensile) strength.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About C P Medical Inc.

C P Medical Inc. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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