Ethicon, Inc. recalls STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD 20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A SH. indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where the use of absorbable sutures…
Packages may contain a PS-1 cutting edge needle and not the intended SH taper point needle may result in more tissue trauma than is anticipated for taper point needles, which may necessitate repair
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-11-09
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Ethicon
- Product
- STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD 20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A SH. indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where the use of absorbable sutures…
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- International distribution of the country of China.
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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