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ORTHOCORD ONE VIOLET AND ONE BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC) Recalled by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. Due to The IFU provided with the free strand ORTHOCORD...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. directly.
Affected Products
ORTHOCORD ONE VIOLET AND ONE BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC), Catalog Number: 223113. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
Quantity: 84174
Why Was This Recalled?
The IFU provided with the free strand ORTHOCORD sutures currently indicates that approximately 100% suture strength remains at six weeks after implantation. While this statement is true for Violet ORTHOCORD sutures, it is an inaccurate statement for Blue ORTHOCORD free strand sutures. Based on in-vivo strength retention study, a Blue ORTHOCORD sutures maintain approximately 80% of strength at six
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. has 51 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report