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 general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Name/Product Code/Lot Numbers: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VCP714D MJZ386 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VCP724D MJM852 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP727D MH2267 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP738D MJ7656 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP740D MH2821 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCP753D MGM113 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP762D MGK480 MK5042 MKK981 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VCP773D MGZ815 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VCP775D ML2512 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VCP784D MJM663 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO VCP785D MK6998 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP839D ME2930 MK2929 ML7047 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VCP841D MG2339 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 UND VCP864D MK2923 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VCPP41D MK6415 ML5418 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND VCPP42D MG6757
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Ethicon, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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 general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Name/Product Code/Lot Numbers: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VCP714D MJZ386 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VCP724D MJM852 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP727D MH2267 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP738D MJ7656 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP740D MH2821 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCP753D MGM113 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP762D MGK480 MK5042 MKK981 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VCP773D MGZ815 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VCP775D ML2512 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VCP784D MJM663 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO VCP785D MK6998 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP839D ME2930 MK2929 ML7047 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VCP841D MG2339 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 UND VCP864D MK2923 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VCPP41D MK6415 ML5418 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND VCPP42D MG6757

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1135-2019

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