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.
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 VICRYL Plus Antibacterial sutures that may have packaging holes, which could lead to infection. This recall affects specific product codes and lots listed in the notice. The issue is related to a packaging machine defect, not the suture itself.
A packaging machine defect created holes in the primary packaging, compromising the product's sterility. This could allow contamination and lead to infection if the suture is used without proper sterilization.
Medical professionals and patients who received the recalled VICRYL Plus sutures with specific product codes and lots. Those using the sutures for general soft tissue procedures are most at risk.
Check the product code on the packaging (VCP196H, VCP417H, etc.) and the lot number (e.g., UBMDDB, UAMQML). The recall applies to specific product codes and lots listed in the notice.
Look for the product code on the packaging, such as VCP196H, VCP417H, or VCP602H.
Check the lot number printed on the packaging, such as UBMDDB, UAMQML, or UAMQQL.
The recall is for specific product codes and lots with packaging holes that could compromise sterility. The suture itself is safe if the packaging is intact.
Check the product code and lot number on the packaging. If it matches the recalled codes and lots, contact Ethicon for guidance.
Look for the product codes listed (VCP196H, VCP417H, etc.) and the corresponding lot numbers (e.g., UBMDDB, UAMQML) on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2145-2024 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2145-2024 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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