FDA Device recall Z-1135-2019
VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2019-04-24
On 2019-04-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS… by Ethicon, citing VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1135-2019 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2019-03-12 |
| Published | 2019-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Ethicon |
| Distribution | US |
Product
VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO) VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND - Product Usage: Coated VICRYL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues
Reason
VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.
Identifiers
| code_info | Product Name/Product Code/Lot Numbers: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45C…Product Name/Product Code/Lot Numbers: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VCP714D MJZ386 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VCP724D MJM852 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP727D MH2267 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP738D MJ7656 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP740D MH2821 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCP753D MGM113 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP762D MGK480 MK5042 MKK981 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VCP773D MGZ815 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VCP775D ML2512 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VCP784D MJM663 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO VCP785D MK6998 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP839D ME2930 MK2929 ML7047 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VCP841D MG2339 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 UND VCP864D MK2923 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VCPP41D MK6415 ML5418 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND VCPP42D MG6757 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1135-2019%22
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