Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5 Recall: Wrong Suture Size in Packaging
Ethicon recalls PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles (Product Code 485T) due to incorrect suture size in packaging. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures.
Lower-risk recall
The sutures inside the packaging are not the same size or type as indicated on the label.
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What happened, in plain English
Ethicon is recalling PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles (Product Code 485T) because the sutures in the packaging don't match the label. This could cause improper use during medical procedures if the wrong suture size is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69314-ethicon-perma-hand-silk-suture-size-5-recall-wrong-suture.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69314-ethicon-perma-hand-silk-suture-size-5-recall-wrong-suture · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0747-2019
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“Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5 Recall: Wrong Suture Size in Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69314-ethicon-perma-hand-silk-suture-size-5-recall-wrong-suture. Based on FDA recall #Z-0747-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0747-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sutures inside the packaging are not the same size or type as labeled. This mismatch could lead to using the wrong suture size during medical procedures, potentially causing improper tissue approximation or ligation.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals who use these sutures for procedures like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, or neurological surgeries may be affected. Patients undergoing such procedures could be at risk if the incorrect suture is used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code 485T on the packaging. The suture is black, 30 inches (75cm) long, and labeled as PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Double Armed LR Needles. Product lot MEH906 is also associated with this recall.
- Brand
Ethicon- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging
Verify the product code 485T and lot number MEH906 on the packaging to confirm if it's recalled.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 15 states.
FDA distribution: “The products were distributed to the following US states: AR, CA, FL, GA, KS, LA, MO, MS, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this suture safe to use?
The recall indicates the sutures in the packaging do not match the label, so they may not be safe for use as intended. Medical professionals should not use these specific units without confirming the correct suture size.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0747-2019 (December 18, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0747-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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