Ethicon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0492-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 17, 2014

Date Posted: December 10, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0492-2015

Event ID: 69787

Reason for Recall:

Ethicon is unable to ensure that PERMA-HAND silk suture (siliconized black braid) meets the expected sterility assurance level for sterile products.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,508 each

Code Information:

PERMA-HAND" Silk Suture [Siliconized black braided] Product Code - 10Q06 Lots and Expiration Dates- GPP528 JUL 2018 GPP908 JUL 2018 HAB605 JAN 2019 HAE019 JAN 2019 HAE964 JAN 2019 HAP987 JAN 2019 HBB681 JAN 2019 HBB952 JAN 2019 HBE186 JAN 2019 HCB084 JAN 2019 HCB972 JAN 2019 HCE266 JAN 2019 HCE980 JAN 2019 PERMA-HAND" Silk Suture [Siliconized black braided] Product Code - 10Q07 Lots and Expiration Dates- GPB984 JUL 2018 GPE919 JUL 2018 HAP822 JAN 2019 HBP781 JAN 2019 HCP953 JAN 2019 HCR677 JAN 2019

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated