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Ethicon, Inc. recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
Recalled April 18, 2018 · FDA recall Z-1338-2018 · Ethicon
Hazard
Three (3) lots were distributed with the incorrect expiry date on the label. The lots were labeled with an expiry date of five (5) years from date of manufacture instead of the correct expiry date of two (2) years from date of manufacture. · FDA Class II
Units
7020
Sold at
Distribution US Nationwide, Canada, India, and Colombia.
Description
Three (3) lots were distributed with the incorrect expiry date on the label. The lots were labeled with an expiry date of five (5) years from date of manufacture instead of the correct expiry date of two (2) years from date of manufacture.
Product
PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
Manufacturer(s)
Ethicon, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →