DERMABOND" PRINEO" Skin Closure System Product Usage: DERMABOND PRINEO System is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. DERMABOND PRINEO System should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches. Additionally, the adjunct wound closure device component maintains temporary skin edge alignment along the length of the wound durinQ application of the liquid adhesive

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 27, 2017 Ethicon Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    LEJ230 LEJ246 LEJ259 LEJ368 LGP375 LGP605 LGP606 LGP675 LGP814 LGR689 LGR710 LGR756 LHH468 LHH469 LHH560 LHH608 LHH686 LHH784 LHP498 LHP599 LHP602 LHP868
  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:
Ethicon discovered that specific lots of DERMABOND"PRINEO"System may not dry within the specified time after proper application, and thus may fall off.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

DERMABOND" PRINEO" Skin Closure System Product Usage: DERMABOND PRINEO System is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. DERMABOND PRINEO System should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches. Additionally, the adjunct wound closure device component maintains temporary skin edge alignment along the length of the wound durinQ application of the liquid adhesive

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

LEJ230 LEJ246 LEJ259 LEJ368 LGP375 LGP605 LGP606 LGP675 LGP814 LGR689 LGR710 LGR756 LHH468 LHH469 LHH560 LHH608 LHH686 LHH784 LHP498 LHP599 LHP602 LHP868

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1147-2018

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