Ethicon recalls VICRYL Plus sutures that may not match the sales unit carton and foil label. Affected products include specific lengths and sizes with lot numbers. Consumers should check their product details and contact Ethicon for verification.
VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.
Ethicon is recalling VICRYL Plus sutures that may not match the sales unit carton and foil label. This mismatch could lead to using the wrong type of suture, which might cause complications during medical procedures.
The suture product may not match the label, meaning the actual product could be different from what was sold. This could lead to using the wrong type of suture, which might cause complications during medical procedures.
Medical professionals and patients who have purchased VICRYL Plus sutures with the specific model numbers and lot codes listed in the recall. Those using the sutures for surgical procedures are most at risk.
Check the product for the specific model numbers and lot codes listed in the recall, such as VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586. The product is sold by Ethicon, Inc. for medical use.
Compare your suture's model number and lot code with the list provided in the recall to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is because VICRYL Plus sutures may not match the sales unit carton and foil label, which could lead to using the wrong type of suture.
Affected products include VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 and other specific model numbers and lot codes listed in the recall.
Check the product for the specific model numbers and lot codes listed in the recall, such as VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1135-2019 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1135-2019 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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