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.
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Ethicon is recalling PDS II sutures that may have packaging holes, risking infection. This recall affects specific product codes and lots sold for pediatric and general soft tissue surgery.
A packaging machine issue created holes in the primary packaging, which could compromise the suture's sterility. If the suture is not sterile, it may cause infection during surgery.
Surgical patients and healthcare providers using the recalled sutures for pediatric, cardiovascular, microsurgery, or ophthalmic procedures. Those with the specific product codes and lots listed are most at risk.
Check for product codes D6261, Z117H, Z149H, Z259H, Z305H, Z320H or GTINs listed. Also look for specific lots like VCP196H, UBMDDB, VCP417H, etc.
Identify the product code and lot number on the packaging to see if it matches the recalled items.
A packaging machine issue created holes in the primary packaging, which could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
Product codes D6261, Z117H, Z149H, Z259H, Z305H, Z320H and specific lots like VCP196H, UBMDDB, etc.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; check product details to confirm if affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2146-2024 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2146-2024 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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