FDAClass IIJune 26, 2024

PDS II recall: Sterility Concern

PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in…

Why was PDS II recalled?

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

GTIN 10705031026216 10705031060166 10705031060289 10705031060395 10705031060517 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS VCP196H UBMDDB VCP417H UAMQML VCP602H UAMQQL UAMSCA VCP603H UAMHTC UAMHZZ UAMEDC VCP662H UBMJSH VCPB259H UAMPKR VCPB946H UAMLJA

Product
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in…
Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Quantity
56952 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including PR and the countries of AR, AU, AU, BE, BR, CA, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, EC, IL, JP, JP, KW, MX, NZ, PA, PR, PR, SA, SG, UY, ZA.
Recall date
June 26, 2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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