Barbed Sutures and the Potential Risk of Small Bowel Obstruction
Issued May 31, 2018
Issue
A Health Canada safety review confirmed a potential risk of small bowel obstruction (SBO) associated with the use of barbed (knotless) sutures used in surgical wound closure.
Hazard description
Medical devices
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