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Ethicon, Inc. recalls VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft
Recalled October 28, 2020 · FDA recall Z-0116-2021 · Ethicon
Hazard
Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles · FDA Class II
Units
1,032 eaches (OUS only)
Sold at
International distribution including the countries of Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand
Description
Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles
Product
VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G
Manufacturer(s)
Ethicon, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →