International safety notice

During the manufacturing process, damage (holes) were found in the sterilized packaging of some products. We have decided to voluntarily recall products whose sterile packaging may have been damaged.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · May 22, 2024

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Title During the manufacturing process, damage (holes) were found in the sterilized packaging of some products. We have decided to voluntarily recall products whose sterile packaging may have been damaged.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common names: (1) (2) Polyglactin suture, (3) Polydioxanone suture Sales name: (1) Vykryl (2) Vikryl Plus (3) PDS suture
Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson Co., Ltd.
Models Z925H, VCP305H, J458H, J310H, Z341H, J327H
Date May 22, 2024
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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