FDA Recalls PROLENE Polypropylene Sutures for Defective Packaging Seals
Ethicon is recalling PROLENE polypropylene sutures because some packages have open seals due to a manufacturing defect. Defective seals may allow pathogens to contaminate the sterile sutures, potentially causing infection.
- Product
- PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE 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