Reported Feb 12, 2020 · Terminated
Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile…
Ethicon, Inc.
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, Inc. · Us Highway 22 West · Somerville, NJ · 08876
Is this the product you have?
- Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture.
- Lot codes and dates
- lot PGZ908
- Amount recalled
- 23688 units
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
- PR
Why it was recalled
Some sutures in the lot may exhibit a small section of braid fraying, which can lead to reduced tensile strength at that point.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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