FDAClass IIJuly 25, 2018

Prolene Suture 4-36" recall: Sterility Concern

PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416

Why was Prolene Suture 4-36" recalled?

The needle associated with certain suture product codes has the potential to perforate the packaging due to a packaging design issue. A perforated package has the potential to cause a soft tissue injury to a healthcare professional handling the subject product or a patient infection due to a breach of sterility within the packaging if it goes unnoticed by the healthcare professional.

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?

KEH479 KHH259 KLH655 KMH715 LCH548 LHP422 LJJ896 MAR884

Product
PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Quantity
3024
Distribution
Accounts in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV.
Recall date
July 25, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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