Ethicon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2889-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 1, 2016

Date Posted: October 5, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2889-2016

Event ID: 74901

Reason for Recall:

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 396,024 eaches

Code Information:

All unexpired lots MERSILENE" RS20 MERSILENE" RS21 MERSILENE" RS22 MERSILENE" RS23 MERSILENE" D10076 MERSILENE" D10117 MERSILENE" D5789 MERSILENE" D7164 MERSILENE" D8014 MERSILENE" D8062 MERSILENE" D8113 MERSILENE" D9212

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated