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Terminated

Deknatel Bondek Plus Polyglycolic Absorbable Surgical Sutures, Bon+BG BR 3-0 DSL 19 1N (45cm), Teleflex Medical. Bondek and Bondek Plus Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures intended uses are in general surgical procedures where general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation are performed, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures.

FDA Recall Z-2286-2010 · Posted 2010-08-26

Recalling FirmTelefelx Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGAM
Date Initiated2010-02-01
Date Terminated2011-04-19
Product Quantity17 sales units (24 packs per sales unit/408 units)

Reason for Recall

Labeling error; The Bondek Suture product inside the box are of a different catalog number than labeled on the outer box.

Firm Action

Teleflex Medical issued consignees a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated February 1, 2010. Distributors were instructed to forward the letter to their consignees to retrieve relevant product from those locations. The letter described the packaging issue and potential impact. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any identified products, complete and fax the Recall Acknowledgement Form to 866-804-9881, in order to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number, and then return the product to Teleflex Medical for replacement. Affected products received by Teleflex Medical will be destroyed upon receipt.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: USA and Germany

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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