Drugs & medicalClass II

Ethicon, LLC recalls PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue…

Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and…

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Date
2025-02-12
Country
United States
Brand
Ethicon
Product
PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue…
Classification
Class II
Units
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ,…
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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