ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
Reported: October 5, 2016 Initiated: August 1, 2016 #Z-2889-2016
Product Description
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
Reason for Recall
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 396,024 eaches
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico.
- Location
- Somerville, NJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature). Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 396,024 eaches.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 5, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2889-2016.
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