Reported Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE…
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?
- VICRYL PLUS SuturesVICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO) VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0
- UND - Product UsageCoated VICRYL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues
- Lot codes and dates
- Product Name/Product Code/Lot NumbersVICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VCP714D MJZ386 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VCP724D MJM852 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP727D MH2267 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP738D MJ7656 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP740D MH2821 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCP753D MGM113 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP762D MGK480 MK5042 MKK981 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VCP773D MGZ815 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VCP775D ML2512 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VCP784D MJM663 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO VCP785D MK6998 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP839D ME2930 MK2929 ML7047 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VCP841D MG2339 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 UND VCP864D MK2923 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VCPP41D MK6415 ML5418 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND VCPP42D MG6757
- Amount recalled
- 550,681 eaches (WW) Total
This recall covers 3 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 2 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
- PR
Why it was recalled
VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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