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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881

Reported: July 25, 2018 Initiated: May 7, 2018 #Z-2458-2018

Product Description

PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Units Affected
456
Distribution
Accounts in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV.
Location
Somerville, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881. Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 456.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2458-2018.