Ethicon, Inc. Us ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures Recall
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Product
ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures
Brand
Ethicon, Inc. Us
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Code: PBQ426
Products Sold
Lot Code: PBQ426
Ethicon, Inc. Us is recalling ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H P due to Possibility that a suture raw material containing high endotoxin levels was used in the manufacturing of this lot. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Possibility that a suture raw material containing high endotoxin levels was used in the manufacturing of this lot
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Ethicon notified primary and secondary US consignees by telephone on 4/19/19 and follow-up letter dated April 24, 2019 stating reason for recall, health risk and action to take: examine inventory, remove product for return. Complete the Business Reply Form (BRF) to Stericycle at 1-844-721-3045 or ethicon5905@stericycle.com. Questions regarding this action or to report any customer complaints, please contact your Ethicon sales representative or contact Ethicon Customer Support Center at 1-877-ETHICON (1-877-384-4266). The Customer Support Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026