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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.