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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G

Reported: October 28, 2020 Initiated: September 9, 2020 #Z-0116-2021

Product Description

VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G

Reason for Recall

Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Units Affected
1,032 eaches (OUS only)
Distribution
International distribution including the countries of Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand
Location
Somerville, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G. Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 1,032 eaches (OUS only).
Why was this product recalled?
Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 28, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0116-2021.