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.
Suture breakage during intra-operative use could result in poor performance of the impacted product because the intended benefit of tissue approximation and/or ligation may not be achieved
Ethicon is recalling antibacterial sutures that could break during surgery, potentially leading to poor wound healing. This recall affects specific product sizes and lot numbers sold to medical professionals.
The suture may break during surgical procedures, which could prevent proper tissue repair or ligation. This risk occurs when the suture is used in delicate areas like pediatric cardiovascular tissue.
Medical professionals using the suture for surgery are most at risk. The recall targets specific product sizes and lot numbers sold to hospitals and clinics.
Check for the product code PDP9625H or lot number SCMAZH. The suture is sold in boxes of 36 units with specific size and model numbers.
Reach out to Ethicon directly for specific product details and instructions.
The recall is for surgical use only; this suture is intended for general soft tissue approximation in medical procedures.
Contact Ethicon directly for details about your specific product and next steps.
Look for product code PDP9625H or lot number SCMAZH 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-1571-2023 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1571-2023 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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