Z-1136-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Ethicon, Inc. — Somerville, NJ

FDA device recall Z-1136-2019 was initiated by Ethicon, Inc. on March 12, 2019 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label. The recall status is terminated (terminated July 17, 2020). Affected quantity: 550,681 eaches (WW) Total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 24, 2019
Initiation Date
March 12, 2019
Termination Date
July 17, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
550,681 eaches (WW) Total

Product Description

PDS II SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO Product Code:Z739D - PDS Sutures are intended for use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and ophthalmic surgery. PDS II suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery and neural tissue. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable

Reason for Recall

VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide and countries of AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA ISRAEL JAPAN PUERTO RICO SINGAPORE

Code Information

Lot Code: MGM110