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Coated VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture Recalled by Ethicon, Inc. Due to On August 17, 2017, Ethicon had decided to...
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 Ethicon, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
Coated VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture
Quantity: 129,372 Eaches (Internationally)
Why Was This Recalled?
On August 17, 2017, Ethicon had decided to initiate a medical device recall (removal) of the twenty-five (25) lots of VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture that were distributed to the field. During finished goods testing, a suture damage was identified on a lot of VICRYL RAPIDETM Suture. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the suture also failed knot tensile strength testing.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationally
About Ethicon, Inc.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report