Aesculap, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-2024-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 13, 2014

Date Posted: July 16, 2014

Recall Number: Z-2024-2014

Event ID: 68607

Reason for Recall:

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 11

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 1-6375 1-8473 1-8433 1-9384 110054 110055

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of IL, NY, GA, and RI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated