Reported Nov 4, 2026 · Ongoing
ETHILON Nylon Suture, Product Code 697G
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?
- ETHILON Nylon Suture, Product Code 697G
- Lot codes and dates
- GTIN Box/Unit30705031008568/10705031008564
- Lot10B3QS
- Amount recalled
- 4,003
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Nylon suture indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation may have needles with distorted curvature, that may break during use, or could cause additional soft tissue or vessel injury, including tearing or bleeding intraoperatively.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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