PDS¿ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue. Product Code: PDP9625H

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI-DI: (01)10705031124691 Primary (Individual Unit); (01)30705031124695 (Sales Unit Box) Qty = 36 eaches. Lot Number: SCMAZH
  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:
Suture breakage during intra-operative use could result in poor performance of the impacted product because the intended benefit of tissue approximation and/or ligation may not be achieved
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

PDS¿ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue. Product Code: PDP9625H

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI-DI: (01)10705031124691 Primary (Individual Unit); (01)30705031124695 (Sales Unit Box) Qty = 36 eaches. Lot Number: SCMAZH

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1571-2023

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