Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5 Recalled by Ethicon, Inc. Due to The sutures inside the packaging are not the...

Date: December 18, 2018
Company: Ethicon, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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

PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

Quantity: 840

Why Was This Recalled?

The sutures inside the packaging are not the same size or type as indicated on the label.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 15 states: AR, CA, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, ND, OH, PA, WI

Affected (15 states)Not affected

About Ethicon, Inc.

Ethicon, Inc. has 69 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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