VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J458H J493H J603H J699H J936H J978H
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: UDI-DI: N/A PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS J214H UAMPJQ J218H UBMJSK J258H UBMHSJ J268H UBMLPP J269H UAMMAH UAMRMU J327H UAMPEP J344H UBMHRU J345H UAMJPK UAMPKD J370H UAMMJT J416H UAMRSJ UAMRHB J417H UAMLMX J426H UAMQRQ UBMCAC UBMCML UBMCRD J427H UAMRPR J458H UAMQRT J493H UAMMKE J603H TPMBSX UAMLXC UAMMBQ J699H UAMQME J936H UAMMSL J978H UAMKBD UAMHTE
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J458H J493H J603H J699H J936H J978H
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
UDI-DI: N/A PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS J214H UAMPJQ J218H UBMJSK J258H UBMHSJ J268H UBMLPP J269H UAMMAH UAMRMU J327H UAMPEP J344H UBMHRU J345H UAMJPK UAMPKD J370H UAMMJT J416H UAMRSJ UAMRHB J417H UAMLMX J426H UAMQRQ UBMCAC UBMCML UBMCRD J427H UAMRPR J458H UAMQRT J493H UAMMKE J603H TPMBSX UAMLXC UAMMBQ J699H UAMQME J936H UAMMSL J978H UAMKBD UAMHTE
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2144-2024
Related Recalls
Potential for barb non-engagement.
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.
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.