Ethicon recalls hernia mesh oval (15cm x 20cm) due to hair found in packaging. Consumers should check product codes and contact Ethicon for details.
The firm is recalling the PROCEED Surgical Mesh device, because it is a sterile device, and a customer found a hair inside of the primary packaging of a single unit.
Ethicon is recalling hernia mesh products because a customer found hair inside the packaging of one unit. This is a packaging issue, not a defect in the mesh itself.
The hazard is that a hair was found inside the primary packaging of one unit. This could potentially cause a minor issue if the hair enters the surgical site during implantation, but it is not a defect in the mesh itself.
Patients who received the PROCEED Hernia Mesh Oval (15 cm x 20 cm) from Ethicon. The risk is low as the hair was found in packaging, not in the mesh product.
Check for the product code PCDG1, lot number PHG118, and GTIN 10705031047716 on the packaging. The expiration date is July 31, 2021.
Look for product code PCDG1, lot number PHG118, and GTIN 10705031047716 on the packaging.
No, the recall is due to a hair found in the packaging of one unit, not a defect in the mesh.
Check for product code PCDG1, lot number PHG118, and GTIN 10705031047716 on the packaging.
Contact Ethicon directly for details about your specific product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0533-2021 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-0533-2021 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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