Every recall we track for ETHICON, INC. — 59 in all — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Ethicon recalls Monocryl" sutures with incorrect needle type or size due to manufacturing mix-up. Affected products may have wrong suture length. Consumers should check product details and contact Ethicon for remedy.
Ethicon recalls coated VICRYL Polyglactin 91:0 suture due to needle pull-off and visible degradation in packaging. Affected units may have compromised strength.
Ethicon recalls Monocryl Plus antibacterial sutures with packaging holes that could compromise sterility and cause infection. Product codes and lot numbers listed for affected items.
Ethicon recalls VICRYL Plus Antibacterial sutures with packaging holes that could compromise sterility and cause infection. Product codes and lots listed. Consumers should check their packaging for specific codes.
Ethicon recalls PDS II sutures with packaging holes that could compromise sterility and cause infection. Affected products include specific product codes and lots. Consumers should contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls VICRYL sutures with packaging holes that could cause infection. Affected product codes and lots listed. Consumers should check their items and contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls Monocryl sutures with packaging holes that could compromise sterility and cause infection. Product codes Y315H-Y945H and specific lots listed. Check your packaging for holes or missing seals.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial sutures with packaging holes that could cause infection. Product codes PDP304H, PDP316H, PDP341H lots TLMJLZ, UAMKDC, UBMCZA affected. Stop using if you have these items.
Ethicon recalls SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit (Product Code 1979) due to open seals in some applicator tips. Affected lots include 272574, 272369, and 2:72770. Consumers should check their product labels.
Ethicon recalls STRATAFIX Spiral Monocryl Plus devices that may have lost sterility during shipping, risking infection. Affected units were shipped with foil pouches that degraded due to environmental exposure.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus antibacterial sutures that may break during surgery, risking poor tissue repair. Affected products include specific sizes and lot numbers. Consumers should contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls violet monofilament PDS II sutures with low knot strength that could break during surgery. Affected units have product code Z340H and expire February 2027. Stop using immediately.
Ethicon recalls STRATAFIX SPIRAL sutures that may contain a PS-1 needle instead of the intended SH taper point needle, potentially causing more tissue trauma. Affected products have specific product numbers and expiry dates.
Ethicon recalls PDS II sutures with possible incorrect material that could impact treatment. Consumers should check product details and contact Ethicon for guidance.
Ethicon recalls specific STRATAFIX Spiral PGA-PCL sutures due to possible incorrect needle size or length in some lots. Affected products may cause improper surgical use if not checked.
Ethicon recalls Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive due to potential sterility breach from red packaging tape. Affected units have specific product codes and expiration dates.
Ethicon recalls hernia mesh oval (15cm x 20cm) due to hair found in packaging. Consumers should check product codes and contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls VICRYL monofilament sutures that may have wrong size (6-0 vs 10-0) for eye surgery. Incorrect sutures could lead to improper wound closure. Affected products sold between 2020-2024.
Ethicon recalls Perma-Hand and Virgin Silk Blue sutures with product codes EH7457G and others due to potential shelf life issues beyond 5 years.
Ethicon recalls 1 STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 12" CT-1 Needle (SXPP1B429) due to failing internal testing specifications. No remedy provided in official notice.
Ethicon recalls 1 STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 36" CTX Needle (SXPP1B402) with lot numbers PAH073 and PAH054 due to not meeting internal testing specifications. No remedy is specified in the recall notice.
Ethicon recalls 1 STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 18" OS-6 needles (lot PAH360) due to not meeting internal testing specs. No remedy stated in official notice.
Ethicon recalls STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 18 (45cm) CT- 1 Needle suture due to failing internal strength tests. Affected units have product code SXPP1B430 and lot # LPH946. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Ethicon recalls STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 27 (70cm) CTX Needle sutures due to failing internal strength tests. Affected products have product code SXPP1B401 and lot number MMH401. Consumers should contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls a specific lot of ETHIBOND EXCEL sutures (Product Code X86: PBQ797) due to potential high endotoxin levels in the raw materials used during manufacturing. This could pose a risk to patients during surgical procedures.
Ethicon recalls ETHIBOND EXCEL polyester suture (Product Code X42: PBQ426) because it may contain high endotoxin levels. This could pose a risk during medical procedures.
Ethicon recalls VICRYL sutures that may not match carton or foil labels. Affected products include specific sizes and colors. Check your packaging for lot numbers to determine if your sutures are recalled.
Ethicon recalls VICRYL Plus sutures that may not match the sales unit carton and foil label. Affected products include specific lengths and sizes with lot numbers. Consumers should check their product details and contact Ethicon for verification.
Ethicon recalls PDS II Sutures 18" 2-0 VIO (Product Code Z739D) due to potential mismatch between product and labeling. Affected items may have incorrect materials.
Ethicon recalls PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles (Product Code 485T) due to incorrect suture size in packaging. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial sutures that don't meet tensile strength specs. Affected items have product code PDP507G (GTIN 1070:31203983) and lot number MBK743.
Ethicon recalls PDS II sutures that don't meet tensile strength specs. Affected products include specific model and lot numbers. Contact for replacement or return.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture (PDP493G) due to insufficient tensile strength. Affected units may fail during use, risking complications. Contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Blue 48" 4-0 D/A with potential packaging perforation causing soft tissue injury or infection. Affected products have specific codes listed in the recall notice.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Blue 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG (D7879) due to packaging perforation risk. A perforated package could cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture 30" 6-0 Blue (D8647) due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Learn if you have the product and what to do.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Blue 4x90cm products due to packaging that may perforate, risking soft tissue injury or infection for healthcare workers or patients.
Ethicon recalls PRONOVA Suture Blue 122cm M1.5 (D10189) due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Affected items have specific codes.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture 30" (75cm) 4-0 Blue D7748 due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Affected units include specific model codes.
Ethicon recalls PROLE:NE Suture 4" 8-0 Blue (D9662) due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging could cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLE:NE Suture 24" 6-0 Blue (D8688) due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Learn if you have this product and what to do.
Ethicon recalls PROLE: 36" 3-0 BLU suture due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging may cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture 4-36" 3-0 Blue (D6416) due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging could cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLE:NE Suture 4-36" 4-0 Blue (D5988) due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging could cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture 36" 4-0 Blue (D7768) due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging may cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Monobond Blue BV1755 Taperpoint 3/8C, D9995 due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection.
Ethicon recalls PROLE:NE Suture 36" (90cm) 4-0 Blue (D9067) due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Affected products include specific codes.
Ethicon recalls specific PRONOVA Suture Blue Monopoly products due to packaging perforation risk, potentially causing soft tissue injury or infection if not handled properly.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Blue 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1 packaging that may perforate, risking soft tissue injury or infection if not handled properly.
Ethicon recalls PROLENE Suture Monobundle (BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031) due to packaging perforation risk. Perforated packaging may cause soft tissue injury or patient infection if sterility is breached.
Ethicon recalls 45cm flexible tip accessory set (EVT45) distributed in US. Products labeled for outside US may have been sold here. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture with incorrect expiry date label. Products labeled with 5-year expiry instead of 2-year expiry may be unsafe.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture with incorrect 5-year expiry label instead of 2-year. Affected lots may expire prematurely.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture with incorrect 5-year expiry label instead of 2-year. Affected lots may expire prematurely.
Ethicon recalls DERMABOND PRINEO Skin Closure System that may fall off if not dried within specified time after application. This could lead to wound reopening. Consumers should check product lot numbers and contact Ethicon for details.
