Reported Oct 21, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Oct 26, 2026
PERMA-HAND Silk Black Braided Sterile Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, 1X18" TF-5, Product Code: N271H
Ethicon, LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Ethicon, LLC · Highway 183 Km 8.3 · San Lorenzo, PR · 00754
Is this the product you have?
- PERMA-HAND Silk Black Braided Sterile Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, 1X18" TF-5
- Product CodeN271H
- Lot codes and dates
- UDI-DIBox/Unit: 30705031047369/10705031047365
- LotRLBDPJ
- Expiration
SEPTEMBER 302026
- Amount recalled
- 1764
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Silk sutures, indicated for use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures, packaged with alcohol-based fluid, not part of product design, that if discovered prior to use may cause surgical delay. If used, fluid could cause reduced suture tensile strength or knot security, tissue irritation/inflammatory tissue response, and treatment failure, including wound dehiscence/bleeding.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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