# FDA recall Z-1275-2020

> **Covidien LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-12-18.

## Product

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

## Reason for recall

There is a potential for packaging integrity issues impacting the humidity or sterility barrier of specific production lots.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1275-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Covidien LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-12-18
- **Report date:** 2020-02-26
- **Termination date:** 2022-08-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** North Haven, CT, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1275-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1275-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1275-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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