International safety notice

In the "sterilized silk suture Manny Silk" that is included in the kit products manufactured by our company, "at the time of manufacture" Adhesives used to stiffen the ends of sutures and become part of the final product are not listed in the approval letter. We received a report from the manufacturer and distributor that this was discovered during an in-house inspection. At the same time, we have received notification from the manufacturer that the product will be recalled voluntarily, so please refrain from purchasing our products that make up the product. We have decided to voluntarily recall the products.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Jun 7, 2021

Key facts

Title In the "sterilized silk suture Manny Silk" that is included in the kit products manufactured by our company, "at the time of manufacture" Adhesives used to stiffen the ends of sutures and become part of the final product are not listed in the approval letter. We received a report from the manufacturer and distributor that this was discovered during an in-house inspection. At the same time, we have received notification from the manufacturer that the product will be recalled voluntarily, so please refrain from purchasing our products that make up the product. We have decided to voluntarily recall the products.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common Name: Single Use Class III Treatment Kit Sales name: Ophthalmology kit
Manufacturer Japan Medical Products Co., Ltd.
Models 442441, 435641, 440401, 443341, 439141, 439761, 436271, 436861, 439411, 9265200, 438221, 442511 and 178 more
Date Jun 7, 2021
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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