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.
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 Monocryl Plus antibacterial sutures due to a packaging defect that may allow contamination. Using these sutures could lead to infection if the packaging is compromised.
A specific packaging machine issue created holes in the primary packaging. This compromises the product's sterility, potentially allowing bacteria to enter and cause infection during medical procedures.
Medical professionals and patients who have purchased the recalled sutures for surgical procedures. Those using the sutures in procedures where sterility is critical are at higher risk.
Check for product codes MCP266H13, MCP3200H16, MCP3212H16, MCP3213H16, MCP340H13, MCP345H13, MCP416H14, MCP417H14, MCP426H13, MCP427H13, MCP4423H16, MCP4424H14, MCP442H14, MCP496H16, MCP497H16, MCP604H13, MCP936H13, MCP945H14, MCPB346H13. Also look for lot codes like UAMMCX, UAMQUZ, UBMHLB, etc.
Verify your sutures have one of the listed product codes (e.g., MCP266H13, MCP3200H16).
Reach out to Ethicon directly for specific guidance on affected items and next steps.
A packaging machine issue created holes in the primary packaging, which could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
Product codes include MCP266H13, MCP3200H16, MCP3212H16, MCP3213H16, MCP340H13, MCP345H13, MCP416H14, MCP417H14, MCP426H13, MCP427H13, MCP4423H16, MCP4424H14, MCP442H14, MCP496H16, MCP497H16, MCP604H13, MCP936H13, MCP945H14, MCPB346H13.
Check for the listed product codes and lot codes (e.g., UAMMCX, UAMQUZ, UBMHLB) 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-2149-2024 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2149-2024 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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