VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue appro by Ethicon, Inc.. Reason: Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection ..
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-2144-2024
Action Date
2024-06-26
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J458H J493H J603H J699H J936H J978H
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: N/A PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS J214H UAMPJQ J218H UBMJSK J258H UBMHSJ J268H UBMLPP J269H UAMMAH UAMRMU J327H UAMPEP J344H UBMHRU J345H UAMJPK UAMPKD J370H UAMMJT J416H UAMRSJ UAMRHB J417H UAMLMX J426H UAMQRQ UBMCAC UBMCML UBMCRD J427H UAMRPR J458H UAMQRT J493H UAMMKE J603H TPMBSX UAMLXC UAMMBQ J699H UAMQME J936H UAMMSL J978H UAMKBD UAMHTE
Quantity Affected: 341532 units
Reason for Recall
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including PR and the countries of AR, AU, AU, BE, BR, CA, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, EC, IL, JP, JP, KW, MX, NZ, PA, PR, PR, SA, SG, UY, ZA.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-05-10
Company
Raritan, NJ
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 115 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Ethicon, Inc. has 23 FDA actions in our database, including 15 recalls and 8 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Ethicon, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Ethicon, Inc. have FDA actions?
Ethicon, Inc. has 23 FDA actions in our database, including 15 recalls and 8 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2144-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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