Covidien LP is recalling approximately 93,624 units of various surgical sutures, including Surgilon, Sofsilk, Ti-Cron, Monosof, and Steel varieties, because they were sterilized with excessive radiation. This manufacturing defect can cause the sutures to lose their strength over time, which may lead to serious medical complications like wounds reopening or severe bleeding. Consumers who have these products in their medical inventory should immediately check for the affected model and lot numbers and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for instructions.
The excessive sterilization doses can cause the suture material to degrade and weaken. If these sutures fail after a procedure, it could result in wound dehiscence (reopening of a surgical incision) or life-threatening hemorrhage and blood loss.
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