Ethicon Mersilene" Tape recall
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
Why was Ethicon Mersilene" Tape recalled?
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.
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?
All unexpired lots MERSILENE" RS20 MERSILENE" RS21 MERSILENE" RS22 MERSILENE" RS23 MERSILENE" D10076 MERSILENE" D10117 MERSILENE" D5789 MERSILENE" D7164 MERSILENE" D8014 MERSILENE" D8062 MERSILENE" D8113 MERSILENE" D9212
- Product
- ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
- Recalling firm
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Quantity
- 396,024 eaches
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico.
- Recall date
- October 5, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)