Ethicon, Inc.
70 recalls on record · Latest: Nov 27, 2024
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Federal filing book Ethicon, Inc. MID-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY
#257 of 14,151 · 70 notices · 0.067% archive
- BOOK 70 notices
- RANK #257 of 14,151
- SHARE 0.067% archive
- AGENCY FDA Devices (70)
- CAT medical devices
- CATS 1 category
- LATEST Nov 27, 2024
- PHOTO Alcon Research LLC
Nearest notice-volume peer: Alcon Research LLC (0 notice gap)
Ethicon, Inc. accounts for about 0.067% of the 104,423-notice archive on 70 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →
How Ethicon, Inc. compares to 14,151 recalling firms
Ethicon, Inc. ranks 257th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.
Ethicon, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count
Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer
70 257th of 14151 higher than 13,891 of 14,151 firms
Firms, banded by distinct federal recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13
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What this shows Ethicon, Inc. holds about 0.067% of archive notices alongside 70 distinct filings.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2024
MONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2024
Coated VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Suture VIO 36IN(90CM) USP0(M3.5) S/A CT, Product Number J358H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: PDP304H PDP316H PDP341H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated PRODUCT CODE: Y315H Y345H Y359H Y398H Y416H Y417H Y426H Y427H Y935H Y936H Y945H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J458H J493H J603H J699H J936H J978H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: D6261 Z117H Z149H Z259H Z305H Z320H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: VCP196H VCP417H VCP602H VCP603H VCP662H VCPB259H VCPB946H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2024
MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. PRODUCT CODE: MCP266H13 MCP3200H16 MCP3212H16 MCP3213H16 MCP340H13 MCP345H13 MCP416H14 MCP417H14 MCP426H13 MCP427H13 MCP4423H16 MCP4424H14 MCP442H14 MCP496H16 MCP497H16 MCP604H13 MCP936H13 MCP945H14 MCPB346H13
FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024
SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2024
STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus Bidirectional Knotless Tissue Control Device: STRATAFIX SPIRAL MONOCRYL PLUS BI UD 12+12IN(30+30CM) USP3-0(M2) D/A PS PRM- Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where the use of absorbable sutures is appropriate. Product Code: SXMP2B412
FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2023
PDS¿ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue. Product Code: PDP9625H
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 21, 2022
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture- VIOLET MONOFILAMENT 27IN 0 S/A CT-1 Product Code: Z340H For use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and ophthalmic surgery
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022
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
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 28, 2022
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture, Product Code Z771D 4-0 PDS Suture, Violet, 8x18" (45cm), SH-1 Control Release Needles
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022
STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD sizes: [20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A RB-1, product code: SXMD1B403-12] and [30CM USP2-0(M3) S/A PS-1, product code: SXMD1B100-12].
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2021
Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions Product Code: DNX12
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020
PROCEED Surgical Mesh Hernia Mesh Oval, 15 cm x 20 cm
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020
VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020
PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020
1 STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 18" (45cm) OS-6 Needle, SXPP1B201
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020
1 STRATAFIX" Spiral PDS Plus Violet 36" (90cm) CTX Needle, SXPP1B402
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020
1 STRATAFIX" Spiral PDS Plus Violet 12" (30 cm) CT-1 Needle, SXPP1B429
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020
Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019
STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 27 (70cm) CTX Needle Product code: SXPP1B401 suture
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019
STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 18 (45cm) CT-1 Needle Product code: SXPP1B430 suture
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019
ETHIBOND EXCEL¿ Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019
ETHIBOND EXCEL ETHIBOND Polvester Suture-Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CTX Product Code: X865W Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019
PDS II SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO Product Code:Z739D - PDS Sutures are intended for use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and ophthalmic surgery. PDS II suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery and neural tissue. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019
VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO) VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND - Product Usage: Coated VICRYL Suture is intended for use in ge
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019
VICRYL Sutures VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL CT VIO 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCL CT UD 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CP-2 CR VCL CT VIO 8X18IN 3-0 S/A SH-1 CR VICRYL CT VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A SH CR VICRYL CT UD 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-1 CR VICRYL CT UD 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR VCL CT UD 8X18IN 1 S/A CT-1 CR 9 VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL CT V
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019
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.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2018
PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed P-3 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP493G (GTIN 10705031203945)
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2018
PDS II (Polydioxanoe) Suture Dyed & Undyed-PDSII Undyed 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed PS-6 Prime Needle Product Code: Z511G (GTIN 10705031061347)
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2018
PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 4-0 Single Armed PS-4 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP507G (GTIN 10705031203983)
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE MONO POLY - SH-1 Taperpoint 1/2C, D10027
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 8-0 BLUE, D8292
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE BV1755 Taperpoint 3/8C, D9995
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 4-36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D5988
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 4"(10CM) 8-0 BLUE, D9662
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018
PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X90CM M1.5 USP 4/0 DA RB-1 +P, D5981
Ethicon, Inc. carries an outsized archive share
Drug and device firms outside this manufacturer and state, matched by notice volume and category footprint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal recall notices name Ethicon, Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 70 distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Ethicon, Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Ethicon, Inc. ranks #257 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (98th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Ethicon, Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 70 of this firm's 70 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Ethicon, Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Ethicon, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Ethicon, Inc.: 70 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.
Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.
Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026