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Z-0651-2012

MANI Needle and Suture Pack, 7-0 PGA Absorbable, Model 2092, 45 cm suture and needle, packaged in individual...

Mani, Inc. (Head Office) / initiated 2011-07-20 / Terminated

Mani, Inc. - Kiyohara Facility began a recall of MANI Needle and Suture Pack, 7-0 PGA Absorbable, Model 2092, 45 cm suture and needle, packaged in individual aluminum pack, within tyvek packaging, 12 packages... on . The reason FDA records is "Surgical sutures may be weak and may not function as intended during surgical procedures". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0651-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Mani, Inc. (Head Office)
Product
MANI Needle and Suture Pack, 7-0 PGA Absorbable, Model 2092, 45 cm suture and needle, packaged in individual aluminum pack, within tyvek packaging, 12 packages per box, and labeled in part ***Mani, Inc 8-3 Kiyohara Industrial Park Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan*** For use in short term soft tissue approximation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissue.
Product code
GAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Reason for recall
Surgical sutures may be weak and may not function as intended during surgical procedures.
FDA root cause
Component change control
Action
The manufacturer notified consignees by phone, via fax with a letter, and e-mail on 07/20/11. The letter asked customers to check their inventory for any of the affected product, and if they had any product remaining to place the amount in the list "Returned." If there was no product left, then the amount used should be placed in the list "Used." Customers needed to complete and sign the document, being sure to send it and any remaining product to the address provided. Credit would be issued once goods were received. If customers have questions, they should contact the firm.
Quantity in commerce
497 boxes
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- PA and FL.
Product codes and lots
Z108004100