RecallDepth

PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

Company
Ethicon, Inc. Us
Recall Initiated
December 18, 2018
Terminated
May 29, 2020
Recall Number
Z-0747-2019
Quantity
840
Firm Location
Somerville, NJ

Reason for Recall

The sutures inside the packaging are not the same size or type as indicated on the label.

Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states: AR, CA, FL, GA, KS, LA, MO, MS, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and WI.

Lot / Code Info

Product Lot MEH906

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Action Taken

Ethicon sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letters to customers on 12/18/18. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact Ethicon Customer Support Center at 1-877-ETHICON (1-877-384-4266).

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