PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: June 26, 2024 Initiated: May 10, 2024 #Z-2148-2024

Product Description

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

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
306000 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?
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. Recalled by Ethicon, Inc.. Units affected: 306000 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-2148-2024.