Ethicon recalls PROLE:NE Suture 24" 6-0 Blue (D8688) due to packaging perforation risk causing soft tissue injury or infection. Learn if you have this product and what to do.
The needle associated with certain suture product codes has the potential to perforate the packaging due to a packaging design issue. A perforated package has the potential to cause a soft tissue injury to a healthcare professional handling the subject product or a patient infection due to a breach of sterility within the packaging if it goes unnoticed by the healthcare professional.
Ethicon is recalling a specific type of surgical suture because its packaging can tear easily, potentially causing injuries to healthcare workers or infections in patients if not noticed.
The suture's packaging can tear during handling, which might lead to cuts for healthcare workers or infections for patients if the tear isn't noticed and the product is used without proper sterility.
Healthcare professionals and patients using this suture product are at risk. Those handling the product without checking for packaging damage are most vulnerable.
Check for the product code D8688 on the packaging. This suture is 24 inches (60 cm) long, 6-0 blue color, and sold under the product names LCB888 or LCH204.
Inspect the suture packaging for any holes or tears before use.
Reach out to Ethicon directly for specific guidance on this product.
Yes, if the packaging tears and the product is used without noticing, it could cause soft tissue injury to healthcare workers or patient infections.
Look for the product code D8688 on the packaging, which is a 24-inch (60 cm) 6-0 blue suture sold under LCB888 or LCH204.
Discard the product immediately and contact Ethicon for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2457-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2457-2018 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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