PERMA-HAND Silk Sutures Recalled for Packaging Sterility Breach
Ethicon is recalling PERMA-HAND Silk Sutures that may have open seals on packaging due to manufacturing defects, risking sterility compromise and patient infection. Approximately 78,792 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
- Product
- PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurosurgical procedures.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide