Ethicon, Inc. US Coated Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture. Needle Type CTXB Suture size: 1. Vicryl suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture comprised of a copolymer made from 90% gycolide and 10%L-lactide. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Coated Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture. Needle Type CTXB Suture size: 1. Vicryl suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture comprised of a copolymer made from 90% gycolide and 10%L-lactide.
Brand
Ethicon, Inc. US
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Codes/Product Lot Numbers-Expiration Dates: J774D/SB2371-01/2008, JB725/SB2416-01/2008, J864D/SB2426-01/2008.
Products Sold
Product Codes/Product Lot Numbers-Expiration Dates: J774D/SB2371-01/2008; JB725/SB2416-01/2008; J864D/SB2426-01/2008.
Ethicon, Inc. US is recalling Coated Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture. Needle Type CTXB Suture size: 1. Vicryl suture is a synthet due to Misalignment of packaging sealing platform created open seals and/or open channels in the packaging seal causing degradation of the sutures.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Misalignment of packaging sealing platform created open seals and/or open channels in the packaging seal causing degradation of the sutures.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm sent out recall notification on 5/4/2006. The US consignees were sent a letter via return receipt.
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