United StatesWhat's being recalled
PERMA-HAND Silk Black Braided Sterile Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, 1X18" TF-5, Product Code: N271H
Recalling firm: Ethicon, LLC, San Lorenzo, PR, United States.
How to identify it
UDI-DI:Box/Unit: 30705031047369/10705031047365. Lot: RLBDPJ. Expiration: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
The hazard
Silk sutures, indicated for use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures, packaged with alcohol-based fluid, not part of product design, that if discovered prior to use may cause surgical delay. If used, fluid could cause reduced suture tensile strength or knot security, tissue irritation/inflammatory tissue response, and treatment failure, including wound dehiscence/bleeding.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of SC, PA, TX, CA, ID, LA, MO, AL, NC, UT, IL, MA, OH, AZ, TN, OK, NE, ME, IN, WI, FL, CO, WY, NH, NY, NC, MN and the country of CA.
The official notice
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