Recall Z-1098-2025— Ethicon, LLC

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Ethicon, LLC, initiated 2024-12-20. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture, REF: 6664H, X425H, X872H, EH7491H. Not sold in US. Reason: Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection..

Recalling firm
Ethicon, LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-12-20
Firm location
San Lorenzo, PR, United States

Product description

ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture, REF: 6664H, X425H, X872H, EH7491H. Not sold in US

Reason for recall

Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection.

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