Ethicon, Inc. Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.
Brand
Ethicon, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
PERMA-HAND" Silk Suture [Siliconized black braided] Product Code - 10Q06 Lots and Expiration Dates- GPP528 JUL 2018 GPP908 JUL 2018 HAB605 JAN 2019 HAE019 JAN 2019 HAE964 JAN 2019 HAP987 JAN 2019 HBB681 JAN 2019 HBB952 JAN 2019 HBE186 JAN 2019 HCB084 JAN 2019 HCB972 JAN 2019 HCE266 JAN 2019 HCE980 JAN 2019 PERMA-HAND" Silk Suture [Siliconized black braided] Product Code - 10Q07 Lots and Expiration Dates- GPB984 JUL 2018 GPE919 JUL 2018 HAP822 JAN 2019 HBP781 JAN 2019 HCP953 JAN 2019 HCR677 JAN 2019
Ethicon, Inc. is recalling Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA. due to Ethicon is unable to ensure that PERMA-HAND silk suture (siliconized black braid) meets the expected sterility assurance level for sterile products.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Ethicon is unable to ensure that PERMA-HAND silk suture (siliconized black braid) meets the expected sterility assurance level for sterile products.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026