Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture with incorrect expiry date label. Products labeled with 5-year expiry instead of 2-year expiry may be unsafe.
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 were labeled with a 5-year expiry date instead of the correct 2-year expiry date. This could lead to improper use if the suture expires before the intended use period.
The suture was labeled with an expiry date of five years from manufacture instead of the correct two years. This could result in the suture being used after it has expired, potentially causing improper healing or infection risks.
Medical professionals who purchased the recalled suture lot (LL6590) for surgical procedures are affected. Patients using the suture during surgery may be at risk if the incorrect expiry date leads to improper use.
Check for the product lot number LL6590 on the label. The suture is a size 1 PDS PLUS Violet 27 Single Armed OS-4 Needle with product code PDP695H and GTIN 10705031048584.
Verify the expiry date on the label matches the correct two-year period from manufacture date.
The recalled suture was labeled with an expiry date of five years instead of the correct two years from manufacture date.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected individuals.
The recall is due to an incorrect expiry date label, not a direct safety hazard. The risk is low and related to potential improper use after expiry.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1339-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1339-2018 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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