Some sutures in the lot may exhibit a small section of braid fraying, which can lead to reduced tensile strength at that point.
Some sutures in the lot may exhibit a small section of braid fraying, which can lead to reduced tensile strength at that point.
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Subject: Recall Z-0989-2020 — ETHICON, INC. Ethicon, Inc. recalls Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code Hello, I own a Ethicon, Inc. recalls Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile that is covered by recall Z-0989-2020 from ETHICON, INC.. 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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