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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)

Z-2889-2016

August 01, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Event
Event 74901
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
396,024 eaches
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2889-2016

Official wording

Reason: ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.

Code information: All unexpired lots MERSILENE" RS20 MERSILENE" RS21 MERSILENE" RS22 MERSILENE" RS23 MERSILENE" D10076 MERSILENE" D10117 MERSILENE" D5789 MERSILENE" D7164 MERSILENE" D8014 MERSILENE" D8062 MERSILENE" D8113 MERSILENE" D9212

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.