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VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligation. Product Code: V960G

Z-0116-2021

September 09, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Event
Event 86437
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1,032 eaches (OUS only)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0116-2021

Official wording

Reason: Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles

Code information: Lot/Serial No.: PJ5352 Expiry Date: 07/31/2024 UDI (GTIN): 10705031051324

Distribution pattern: International distribution including the countries of Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles

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