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Silhouette Lift

Sinclair Pharma US Inc. · Model SMS 06-PP-3.0.1-B-L · UDI-DI 05060033040232

GAMGAW Prescription
2
510(k) clearances
56,265
Adverse events (88 deaths)
130
Recalls
144
Facilities

Description

Silhouette Lift suture is a non-absorbable polypropylene suture with an implantable grade L-lactide/Glycolide (PLG-8218) resorbable based cone that has been injection molded to strict tolerances and affixed to the polypropylene base suture in a secondary operation without any modification or degradation to the base suture. This model number of Silhouette Lift suture is 40.5 cm in length, with a total of 6 molded cones fixed to the distal end of the suture along with a blunt needle. Silhouette Lift suture is indicated for use in mid-face suspension surgery to fixate the cheek dermis in an elevated position.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-06-24Covidien, LPProduct may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of v
2026-06-24Covidien, LPProduct may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of v
2024-09-25Ethicon, Inc.Complaints were received regarding needle pull-off and suture degradation. Analysis on returned product from this lot confirmed that some sutures were visually degraded in the pack
2024-05-10Ethicon, Inc.Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
2024-05-10Ethicon, Inc.Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
2024-05-10Ethicon, Inc.Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
2024-05-10Ethicon, Inc.Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
2024-03-26SURGICAL SPECIALTIESComplaints have been received with allegations of Incorrect Needle Curvature.
2024-03-08Ethicon, Inc.Degraded and unusable upon removal from the foil pouch due to exposed environmental conditions during transit and storage, compromising sterility
2022-09-28Covidien, LPMedtronic has received 210 reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing. The potential harm(s) include a delay in treatment/therapy, the potential for a portion of the ne

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