Drug recall
PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059…
FDA recall event 85820 · Class II · Ethicon, Inc.
Key facts
| Event ID | 85820 |
|---|---|
| Recall numbers | Z-2486-2020 |
| Recalling firm | Ethicon, Inc. |
| Product type | Devices |
| Products | PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Firm Initiated |
| Reason for recall | Lots of size 8-0 Blue twisted Silk Suture may not meet the stringent full shelf life of 5 years |
| Initiation date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Report date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| City | Somerville |
| State | NJ |
| Country | United States |
| FEI number | 2210968 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Products in this recall
- None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)
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