Ethicon recalls Perma-Hand and Virgin Silk Blue sutures with product codes EH7457G and others due to potential shelf life issues beyond 5 years.
Lots of size 8-0 Blue twisted Silk Suture may not meet the stringent full shelf life of 5 years
Ethicon is recalling Perma-Hand and Virgin Silk Blue sutures that may not meet the 5-year shelf life requirement. This could lead to product failure after the intended storage period.
The sutures may not maintain their full shelf life of 5 years, potentially leading to failure after this period. This could affect the product's reliability during medical procedures.
Surgical professionals and medical facilities that use these specific sutures. Those handling the recalled products are most at risk.
Check for product codes listed in the recall: EH7457G, EH7983G, FV768, FV769, FV7771, U7058, U7059, W1782, and other codes provided in the recall notice.
Identify if your sutures have any of the listed product codes from the recall notice.
The recall is due to the potential that these sutures may not meet the 5-year shelf life requirement, which could lead to product failure after this period.
Check the product codes on your sutures against the list provided in the recall notice to determine if they are affected.
The recall indicates a potential issue with shelf life, but there is no mention of immediate safety risks like injury or death during normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2486-2020 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2486-2020 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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