Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD 20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A SH. indicated Recalled by Ethicon, Inc. Due to Packages may contain a PS-1 cutting edge needle...

Date: September 20, 2022
Company: Ethicon, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
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

STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD 20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A SH. indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where the use of absorbable sutures is appropriate. Product No.: SXMD1B405-12

Quantity: 2,280 eaches

Why Was This Recalled?

Packages may contain a PS-1 cutting edge needle and not the intended SH taper point needle may result in more tissue trauma than is anticipated for taper point needles, which may necessitate repair

Where Was This Sold?

International distribution of the country of China.

About Ethicon, Inc.

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

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report