Medical Device Recall: MONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissu
ETHICON, INC. · October 8, 2024
Reason for Recall
Due a component mix-up in manufacturing, the affected products may contain incorrect needle type/size and suture length.
Product Description
MONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.
Distribution
U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO,CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Not provided.
States Affected
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
Quantity Affected
16,524 devices
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0487-2025
Status: ongoing
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