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FDA (Device enforcement)Recalled 2018-01-10closedclass ii

Ethicon, Inc.: PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle

Is my product affected?

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle

  • UPC 10705031048829

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ethicon, Inc. is recalling PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture Size 0 (violet, single armed with CTB-1 needle) because three lots were labeled with an incorrect expiry date. The affected products were labeled with an expiration date of five years from manufacture when the correct expiration date is two years from manufacture. A total of 180 units from lot LMM273 (product code PDPB346) were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada, India, and Colombia.

The recall notice does not specify what consumers or healthcare providers should do regarding this product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Three (3) lots were distributed with the incorrect expiry date on the label. The lots were labeled with an expiry date of five (5) years from date of manufacture instead of the correct expiry date of two (2) years from date of manufacture.

Details from the source

Reason for recall: Three (3) lots were distributed with the incorrect expiry date on the label. The lots were labeled with an expiry date of five (5) years from date of manufacture instead of the correct expiry date of two (2) years from date of manufacture. Distribution: Distribution US Nationwide, Canada, India, and Colombia. Quantity: 180 Lot/code info: Product code: PDPB346 GTIN: 10705031048829 Product lot: LMM273

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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