VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: VCP196H VCP417H VCP602H VCP603H VCP662H VCPB259H VCPB946H
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GTIN: 10705031051546 10705031052147 10705031053038 10705031054370 10705031054394 10705031054677 10705031150492 10705031056329 10705031056725 10705031150119 10705031150287 10705031150447 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS VCP196H UBMDDB VCP417H UAMQML VCP602H UAMQQL UAMSCA VCP603H UAMHTC UAMHZZ UAMEDC VCP662H UBMJSH VCPB259H UAMPKR VCPB946H UAMLJA
- 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 Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: VCP196H VCP417H VCP602H VCP603H VCP662H VCPB259H VCPB946H
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
GTIN: 10705031051546 10705031052147 10705031053038 10705031054370 10705031054394 10705031054677 10705031150492 10705031056329 10705031056725 10705031150119 10705031150287 10705031150447 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS VCP196H UBMDDB VCP417H UAMQML VCP602H UAMQQL UAMSCA VCP603H UAMHTC UAMHZZ UAMEDC VCP662H UBMJSH VCPB259H UAMPKR VCPB946H UAMLJA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2145-2024
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.