Ethicon recalls specific PROLENE BLU 18-inch sutures due to silicone curing problems during manufacturing. Affected lots may have safety risks; contact for details.
Identified curing issues with the silicone during the needles manufacturing process.
Ethicon is recalling certain PROLENE BLU 18-inch sutures because of issues with the silicone curing process during production. This could lead to potential safety risks if the sutures are used improperly.
The silicone curing issues during manufacturing could result in sutures that do not function properly. This might cause problems during medical procedures if the sutures fail unexpectedly.
Surgical professionals and medical facilities that use the recalled sutures are most at risk. Patients using these sutures during procedures may be affected.
Check for lot numbers 104E88, 104E89, 1047TZ, 104BQ0, 104DA2, 104JAR, 104JPJ, 104SES, 104KHD, or 104SER on the packaging. The product code numbers 8706H-15 or 8711H-16 also indicate affected items.
Look for lot numbers 104E88, 104E89, 1047TZ, 104BQ0, 104DA2, 104JAR, 104JPJ, 104SES, 104KHD, or 104SER on the packaging.
The silicone curing process during manufacturing has issues, which could affect the sutures' performance.
Check for lot numbers 104E88, 104E89, 1047TZ, 104BQ0, 104DA2, 104JAR, 104JPJ, 104SES, 104KHD, or 104SER on the packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Ethicon directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1515-2025 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1515-2025 from Ethicon. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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