PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: June 26, 2019 Initiated: April 19, 2019 #Z-1841-2019

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Possibility that a suture raw material containing high endotoxin levels was used in the manufacturing of this lot

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Units Affected
1296 eaches
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution - IA, NJ, RI, TX, WV Foreign: Canada
Location
Somerville, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 1296 eaches.
Why was this product recalled?
Possibility that a suture raw material containing high endotoxin levels was used in the manufacturing of this lot
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 26, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1841-2019.