PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: June 26, 2024 Initiated: May 10, 2024 #Z-2147-2024

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Units Affected
45828 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including PR and the countries of AR, AU, AU, BE, BR, CA, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, EC, IL, JP, JP, KW, MX, NZ, PA, PR, PR, SA, SG, UY, ZA.
Location
Raritan, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 45828 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 26, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2147-2024.