FDA Device recall Z-2889-2016
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-10-05
On 2016-10-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) by Ethicon, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2889-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-08-01 |
| Published | 2016-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Ethicon |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | All unexpired lots MERSILENE" RS20 MERSILENE" RS21 MERSILENE" RS22 MERSILENE" RS23 MERSILENE" D10076 MER…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 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2889-2016%22
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