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Polysorb coated braided absorbable single stitch reload for use with the endo stitch and sils stitch suturing devices

Official notice

24 Apr 2026

HighHealth Canada

An official Health Canada notice concerns Polysorb coated braided absorbable single stitch reload for use with the endo stitch and sils stitch suturing devices. On Jan 22 2026, holes were found in both the breather pouch and the foil. During the investigation into the source of the issue, it was determined that the post seal machine was causing damage to the suture package. Published 2026-04-24.

What to do now

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.

Recall number

81924

Official notice

2026-04-24

The hazard

On Jan 22 2026, holes were found in both the breather pouch and the foil. During the investigation into the source of the issue, it was determined that the post seal machine was causing damage to the suture package.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

J5H2924Y

Skus

170071

Other

RA RA-81924

Model Numbers

170071

Recall Numbers

81924

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Affected products

Product 1

Lot or serial number - J5H2924Y, Model or catalogue number - 170071

Risk / hazard

On Jan 22 2026, holes were found in both the breather pouch and the foil. During the investigation into the source of the issue, it was determined that the post seal machine was causing damage to the suture package.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

CA · Canada

Affected area 1

CA · Canada

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Covidien.

Source & status

Source

Health Canada

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Type I

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

81924

Classification

Type I

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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