FDAMay 10, 2024device

VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J4...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

ethicon

Recall history

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