Drugs & medicalClass II

Ethicon, Inc. recalls STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD sizes: [20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A RB-1, product code: SXMD1B403-12] and [30CM USP2-0(M3) S/A PS-1, product code:…

Affected product lots may contain the incorrect needle type/size and suture length due to component mix-up.

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Date
2022-05-18
Country
United States
Brand
Ethicon
Product
STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD sizes: [20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A RB-1, product code: SXMD1B403-12] and [30CM USP2-0(M3) S/A PS-1, product code:…
Classification
Class II
Units
International distribution in the country of China.
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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