Ethicon recalls DERMABOND PRINEO Skin Closure System that may fall off if not dried within specified time after application. This could lead to wound reopening. Consumers should check product lot numbers and contact Ethicon for details.
Ethicon discovered that specific lots of DERMABOND"PRINEO"System may not dry within the specified time after proper application, and thus may fall off.
Ethicon is recalling DERMABOND PRINEO Skin Closure Systems that may fall off if they don't dry properly after application. This could cause wounds to reopen, so users should check their product's lot number and contact Ethicon for instructions.
The DERMABOND PRINEO System may not dry properly after application, causing it to fall off. This could lead to the wound reopening, which might require additional treatment.
People who used the DERMABOND PRINEO Skin Closure System for wound closure after surgery or minor injuries. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the product label for lot numbers: LEJ230, LEJ246, LEJ259, LEJ368, LGP375, LGP605, LGP606, LGP675, LGP814, LGR689, LGR710, LGR756, LHH468, LHH469, LHH560, LHH608, LHH686, LHH784, LHP498, LHP599, LHP602, LHP868.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall: LEJ230, LEJ246, LEJ259, LEJ368, LGP375, LGP605, LGP606, LGP675, LGP814, LGR689, LGR710, LGR756, LHH468, LHH469, LHH560, LHH608, LHH686, LHH784, LHP498, LHP599, LHP602, LHP868.
Ethicon discovered that specific lots of DERMABOND PRINEO System may not dry within the specified time after proper application, causing it to fall off.
Check the product for the lot numbers listed in the recall and contact Ethicon for further instructions.
The recall states that the product may fall off, which could lead to wound reopening, but there is no mention of serious injury risk in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1147-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1147-2018 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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