Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture with incorrect 5-year expiry label instead of 2-year. Affected lots may expire prematurely.
Three (3) lots were distributed with the incorrect expiry date on the label. The lots were labeled with an expiry date of five (5) years from date of manufacture instead of the correct expiry date of two (2) years from date of manufacture.
Ethicon is recalling PDS Plus Antibacterial sutures that have an incorrect expiry date label. The label shows a 5-year expiry instead of the correct : 2 years from manufacture. This could lead to using expired sutures in medical procedures.
The suture label incorrectly states a 5-year expiry date instead of the required 2-year expiry. This means the suture could expire earlier than intended, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety issues during medical procedures.
Medical professionals who use the recalled sutures for procedures. Patients receiving surgery with these sutures may be at risk if the suture expires prematurely.
Check for the product code PDPB346 and GTIN 10705031048829. The affected lot number is LMM273. The label shows a 5-year expiry date instead of the correct 2-year expiry date.
Verify the expiry date on the label matches the correct 2-year period from manufacture date.
The suture label incorrectly states a 5-year expiry date instead of the correct 2-year expiry date from manufacture.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the expiry date and contact Ethicon if you have concerns.
Look for product code PDPB346, GTIN 10705031048829, and lot number LMM273 with a 5-year expiry date label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1340-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1340-2018 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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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.
