Ethicon recalls VICRYL monofilament sutures that may have wrong size (6-0 vs 10-0) for eye surgery. Incorrect sutures could lead to improper wound closure. Affected products sold between 2020-2024.
Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles
Ethicon is recalling VICRYL monofilament sutures that might be the wrong size for eye surgery. Using the incorrect suture could cause improper wound closure during procedures. This affects surgeons and medical staff who use these sutures.
The recall involves sutures that may be the wrong size (6-0 braided with two needles instead of 10-0 monofilament with one needle). Using the incorrect suture could lead to improper wound closure during eye surgery.
Surgeons and medical staff who use VICRYL sutures for eye procedures are most at risk. The recall affects products sold between 2020 and 2024.
Check for the product code V960G on the foil package. Products with lot/serial number PJ5352 and expiry date 07/31/2024 are affected. These were sold between 2020 and 2024.
Verify the product code on the foil package is V960G and the lot/serial number is PJ5352 with expiry date 07/31/2024.
The correct size is 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) long, monofilament construction with one needle.
The incorrect size is 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) long, braided construction with two needles.
These products were sold between 2020 and 2024.
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Subject: Recall Z-0116-2021 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-0116-2021 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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