FDAClass IIDecember 18, 2013

Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue recall

Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Intended for general soft tissue…

Why was Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue recalled?

Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device has a small number of tab failures and fascial dehiscences in lower abdominal incisions.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

K113004 D183642 All product codes beginning with SXPP1A.

Product
Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Intended for general soft tissue…
Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Quantity
37,164 eaches
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and countries of: Caribbean, Chile, Singapore and Malaysia.
Recall date
December 18, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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