Ethicon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1329-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Proceed Surgical Mesh, Product Codes PCDB1, PCDT1, and PCDJ1. Ethicon Inc., Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, used for the repair of hernias and other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 19, 2014

Date Posted: April 9, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1329-2014

Event ID: 67736

Reason for Recall:

The possibility exists that an incomplete seal on the packaging compromised the sterility of the device and introduced the potential for delamination.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 223 units

Code Information:

Product Code PCDB1 - Lot number - GGG157 Product Code PCDT1 - Lot number - GGG158 Product Code PCDJ1 - Lot number -GGG159

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of FL, NJ, MO, IL, PA, NC. TX, TN, WA, ID, UT, WV, MS. CA, AL, MA. GA, LA and OK.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated