MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or li
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in gen 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-2149-2024
Action Date
2024-06-26
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. PRODUCT CODE: MCP266H13 MCP3200H16 MCP3212H16 MCP3213H16 MCP340H13 MCP345H13 MCP416H14 MCP417H14 MCP426H13 MCP427H13 MCP4423H16 MCP4424H14 MCP442H14 MCP496H16 MCP497H16 MCP604H13 MCP936H13 MCP945H14 MCPB346H13
Lot/Code Info: GTIN: 10705031046337 10705031121393 10705031121423 10705031121430 10705031046405 10705031046429 10705031046481 10705031046498 10705031046504 10705031046511 10705031121997 10705031148116 10705031122000 10705031122314 10705031122338 10705031046634 10705031046757 10705031046795 10705031046863 Product Code Lot Code MCP266H UAMMCX MCP340H UAMQUZ MCP416H UBMHLB MCP417H UBMLKK MCP426H UAMLDQ UAMRSL UAMRUM UAMRUU UAMRMR UAMRUK UAMRMB MCP427H UAMLRK UAMMCH UAMLTR UAMKTS UAMKQL UAMREE MCP604H UAMLQE MCP936H UBMDQM UBMDPZ UBMEXS UBMQAR UBMEQX UBMKZA UBMLDR MCP945H UAMRKQ MCPB346H UAMQZB
Quantity Affected: 287892 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-2149-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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