PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lots JPM942 KL6991 LGM827 LEZ809 MK6383 MMZ678 JLK294 KDZ665 KGK318 LB6583 LBZ323 MHZ265 JKM117 KGZ428 LCM926 LJ6781 JK5467 KG6391 KGK122 LDM751 LGM998 MLZ444 JJH828 JJQ472 JPE958 JPH660 JPJ413 KDB811 KDP880 KEA813 KED040 KEH484 KJH714 KKH186 KKH414 KKH422 KKJ413 KKQ351 LAH173 LAH250 MLQ803 MLQ983 LMH564 MLH118 JHH622 JKH290 JKH291 JKJ367 JMH262 JMH451 KCJ065 KCJ468 KGH971 KGJ788 KJH581 KKJ280 KMH239 LBJ014 LEH309 LMB752 MCQ954 MEB754 MKH209 KHJ240 LMH575 MCH323 JPE551 JPH615 JPJ120 KAH393 KDB810 KDH640 KDH719 KDP776 KED059 KEE862 KEH320 KEH438 KEH483 KJH266 KJH284 KJH948 KJJ285 KJJ336 KJJ971 KKP008 KKQ042 KKQ106 MEQ614 MJH320 MLA210 MMH143 KCB768 KDE561 KDE646 KDH112 KDH113 KDH114 KDH204 KDH205 KDH330 KDH361 KDH362 KGJ025 LBH039 MAB866 MGQ557 MHB435 MHB476 MHH396 MJH936 MKH098 MKH779 MLH064 JLJ429 JLJ813 JLQ137 JMJ111 JMJ541 JPH389 JPH467 JPH614 JPJ048 JPJ119 JPJ353 JPP592 JPP795 KJQ327 KKP006 KLH997 KPR661 LCJ238 LPB629 LPH954 MHB548 MKH419 MKH511 MKH533 MKQ474 MLH817 MLJ838 MMB871 MMH381 MEQ276 MJQ277 MMH382 MPJ283 JJP588 KGJ148 LCJ335 MCH324 MEJ543
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Lots of size 8-0 Blue twisted Silk Suture may not meet the stringent full shelf life of 5 years
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lots JPM942 KL6991 LGM827 LEZ809 MK6383 MMZ678 JLK294 KDZ665 KGK318 LB6583 LBZ323 MHZ265 JKM117 KGZ428 LCM926 LJ6781 JK5467 KG6391 KGK122 LDM751 LGM998 MLZ444 JJH828 JJQ472 JPE958 JPH660 JPJ413 KDB811 KDP880 KEA813 KED040 KEH484 KJH714 KKH186 KKH414 KKH422 KKJ413 KKQ351 LAH173 LAH250 MLQ803 MLQ983 LMH564 MLH118 JHH622 JKH290 JKH291 JKJ367 JMH262 JMH451 KCJ065 KCJ468 KGH971 KGJ788 KJH581 KKJ280 KMH239 LBJ014 LEH309 LMB752 MCQ954 MEB754 MKH209 KHJ240 LMH575 MCH323 JPE551 JPH615 JPJ120 KAH393 KDB810 KDH640 KDH719 KDP776 KED059 KEE862 KEH320 KEH438 KEH483 KJH266 KJH284 KJH948 KJJ285 KJJ336 KJJ971 KKP008 KKQ042 KKQ106 MEQ614 MJH320 MLA210 MMH143 KCB768 KDE561 KDE646 KDH112 KDH113 KDH114 KDH204 KDH205 KDH330 KDH361 KDH362 KGJ025 LBH039 MAB866 MGQ557 MHB435 MHB476 MHH396 MJH936 MKH098 MKH779 MLH064 JLJ429 JLJ813 JLQ137 JMJ111 JMJ541 JPH389 JPH467 JPH614 JPJ048 JPJ119 JPJ353 JPP592 JPP795 KJQ327 KKP006 KLH997 KPR661 LCJ238 LPB629 LPH954 MHB548 MKH419 MKH511 MKH533 MKQ474 MLH817 MLJ838 MMB871 MMH381 MEQ276 MJQ277 MMH382 MPJ283 JJP588 KGJ148 LCJ335 MCH324 MEJ543
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2486-2020
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