Proceed Surgical Mesh, Product Codes PCDB1, PCDT1, and PCDJ1. Ethicon Inc., Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, used for the repair of hernias and other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code PCDB1 - Lot number - GGG157 Product Code PCDT1 - Lot number - GGG158 Product Code PCDJ1 - Lot number -GGG159
  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:
The possibility exists that an incomplete seal on the packaging compromised the sterility of the device and introduced the potential for delamination.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Proceed Surgical Mesh, Product Codes PCDB1, PCDT1, and PCDJ1. Ethicon Inc., Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, used for the repair of hernias and other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code PCDB1 - Lot number - GGG157 Product Code PCDT1 - Lot number - GGG158 Product Code PCDJ1 - Lot number -GGG159

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, FL, NJ, MO, IL, PA, NC, TX, TN, WA, ID, UT, WV, MS, CA, AL, MA, GA, LA, OK

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1329-2014

Related Recalls

Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection.

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