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Ethicon, LLC recalls PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perm

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Recalled Product

PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurosurgical procedures.

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Hazard / Issue

Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: REF/UDI-DI-GTIN/Lot(expiration): F2416H/10705031238947/103E7C(8/31/2029); EH7808B/10705031239425/103E7A(8/31/2029); 661H/10705031007703/103GR7(8/31/2029), 103H5A(8/31/2029); 1669H/10705031001879/103GR2(8/31/2029), 103J14(8/31/2029); 644H/10705031089594/103EXA(8/31/2029); EH7827B/10705031239074/103EX9(8/31/2029); F3223BH/10705031240940/103EJH(8/31/2029); EH7797BH/10705031239487/103J2H(8/31/2029); 628H/10705031007000/1033PK(7/31/2029); 699G/10705031008625/102TMJ(7/31/2029); K872H/10705031044586/103DBT(8/31/2029); W723H/10705031202450/103G13(8/31/2029); 623H/10705031006898/10386S(8/31/2029); K833H/10705031044388/103K99(8/31/2029); 6664H/10705031089808/103G1B(8/31/2029); X425H/10705031057296/103H4B(8/31/2029); X872H/10705031058187/103DBT(8/31/2029); EH7491H/10705031096806/103D42(8/31/2029)

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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