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Class II Recall

VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligat

Ethicon, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in genera 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-2145-2024

Action Date

2024-06-26

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: VCP196H VCP417H VCP602H VCP603H VCP662H VCPB259H VCPB946H

Lot/Code Info: GTIN: 10705031051546 10705031052147 10705031053038 10705031054370 10705031054394 10705031054677 10705031150492 10705031056329 10705031056725 10705031150119 10705031150287 10705031150447 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS VCP196H UBMDDB VCP417H UAMQML VCP602H UAMQQL UAMSCA VCP603H UAMHTC UAMHZZ UAMEDC VCP662H UBMJSH VCPB259H UAMPKR VCPB946H UAMLJA

Quantity Affected: 55296 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

Ethicon, Inc.

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-2145-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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