Ethicon, Inc. recalls VICRYL Sutures VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL SUT…

Recall date

March 12, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1134-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ethicon, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide and countries of AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA ISRAEL JAPAN PUERTO RICO SINGAPORE

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

VICRYL Sutures VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL CT VIO 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCL CT UD 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CP-2 CR VCL CT VIO 8X18IN 3-0 S/A SH-1 CR VICRYL CT VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A SH CR VICRYL CT UD 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL CT UD 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VCL CT UD 8X18IN 1 S/A CT-1 CR 9 VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL CT VIO 8X27IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL SUTURE 27"(70CM) 1 UND VICRYL CT UD 8X27IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 VIO