Ethicon, Inc. is recalling 31,032 units of Coated VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Suture (Product Number J358H) after receiving complaints of needles detaching from the suture and material breaking down. Visual inspection of returned products from the affected lot confirmed that some sutures were physically degraded inside their packaging. If you possess these sutures, stop using them immediately and contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange for a return or replacement.
The needles may detach during surgical use or the suture material may break, leading to surgical complications, delayed procedures, or ineffective closure of wounds. No specific injury counts were provided, though several complaints have been documented.
Recall #: Z-0319-2025
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