Recall Z-2145-2024— Ethicon, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Ethicon, Inc., initiated 2024-05-10. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K181652. Product: 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. Reason: Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection ..

Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-05-10
Firm location
Raritan, NJ, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

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

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 .

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