Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Henry Schein Perma Sharp sutures recalled for lacking 510(k) clearance

Henry Schein Inc. is recalling 10 units of Perma Sharp sterile polypropylene surgical sutures because the products lack 510(k) clearance from FDA. The affected units were distributed in the U.S., Canada, Uganda and the Cayman Islands. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Set aside any units from lot 0624001HF and do not use them.
  2. Check for catalog PSN8696P (Henry Schein Item No. 600-0115, UDI-DI 10889950001933), a 7-0 blue polypropylene suture with an 18-inch length and a C-1 10.7 mm, 3/8-circle reverse-cutting needle.
  3. The notice doesn't say how to get a refund or replacement; contact Henry Schein Inc. for next steps.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Generic Name: Perma Sharp Sutures; Generic Name: Polypropylene Suture; Model/Catalog Number: PSN8696P (Henry Schein Item No. 600-0115); Product Description: Sterile, non-absorbable 7-0 blue polypropylene surgical suture, 18-inch length, with C-1 10.7 mm, 3/8-circle premium reverse-cutting needle. Component: N/A;
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 13 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
10
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
41 Weaver Rd, Denver, Pennsylvania, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0334-2027

In the FDA's words

Description
Generic Name: Perma Sharp Sutures; Generic Name: Polypropylene Suture; Model/Catalog Number: PSN8696P (Henry Schein Item No. 600-0115); Product Description: Sterile, non-absorbable 7-0 blue polypropylene surgical suture, 18-inch length, with C-1 10.7 mm, 3/8-circle premium reverse-cutting needle. Component: N/A; Products lack 510(k) clearance. Model/Catalog Number: PSN8696P (Henry Schein Item No. 600-0115); UDI-DI: 10889950001933; Lot Number 0624001HF; Distribution: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Uganda, and the Cayman Islands. Affected quantity: 10
Hazard
Products lack 510(k) clearance.

13 products in this recall

Henry Schein Perma Sharp sutures recalled for lacking 510(k) clearance

Henry Schein is recalling 13 Perma Sharp surgical suture products, sold under Henry Schein and HSI item numbers, because the products lack 510(k) clearance from FDA. The recall covers U.S. nationwide distribution and shipments to Canada, Uganda, and the Cayman Islands. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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