PDS II — Class II medical device recall Z-1773-2022
Ongoing recall by Ethicon, Inc., reported 2022-09-28. Product may contain the incorrect material which could impact treatment.
| Recall number | Z-1773-2022 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2022-08-08 |
| Classified | 2022-09-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2022-09-28 |
| Countries outside the US | JP |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 10705031061705, 30705031061709 |
Product
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture, Product Code Z771D 4-0 PDS Suture, Violet, 8x18" (45cm), SH-1 Control Release Needles
Reason for recall
Product may contain the incorrect material which could impact treatment.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.