Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25485 |
| Brand Name: | MITG - Suture, absorbable |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lots D7G2301X and D7H1126X |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | Due to the potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots of these absorbable sutures. These conditions may result in premature degradation of the suture material or compromise the product's sterile condition. The use of products with an incomplete seal of the humidity barrier may increase the potential for the suture to break. The use of products with a compromised sterile barrier may result in a potentially increased risk for infection. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/12/2019 |
