Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Recalled by Teleflex Medical Due to Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength...

Date: March 11, 2014
Company: Teleflex Medical
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 Teleflex Medical directly.

Affected Products

Deknatel Teleflex Medical Stainless Steel 2 (metric 5) Monofilament Stainless Steel Suture, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P. Used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Quantity: 32,271 ea.

Why Was This Recalled?

Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 28 states: AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI

Affected (28 states)Not affected

About Teleflex Medical

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