Ethicon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1135-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO) VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND - Product Usage: Coated VICRYL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 12, 2019

Date Posted: April 24, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1135-2019

Event ID: 82420

Reason for Recall:

VICRYL Suture, VICRYL Plus Suture, PDS Suture- may contain product that does not match the sales unit carton and foil label.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 550,681 eaches (WW) Total

Code Information:

Product Name/Product Code/Lot Numbers: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP713D MJ6586 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VCP714D MJZ386 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VCP724D MJM852 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP727D MH2267 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VCP738D MJ7656 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VCP740D MH2821 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 VIO VCP753D MGM113 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP762D MGK480 MK5042 MKK981 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO VCP773D MGZ815 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VCP775D ML2512 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 VIO VCP784D MJM663 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO VCP785D MK6998 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 UND VCP839D ME2930 MK2929 ML7047 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 1 UND VCP841D MG2339 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 UND VCP864D MK2923 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 0 UND VCPP41D MK6415 ML5418 VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 UND VCPP42D MG6757

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide and countries of AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA ISRAEL JAPAN PUERTO RICO SINGAPORE

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated