Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14430 |
| Brand Name: | DePuy Mitek Orthocord Blue Suture Without Needle |
| Model: | Product codes: 223111, 223113 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Mitek |
| Brand Name: | DePuy Mitek Orthocord Suture Blue & Violet with Needle |
| Model: | Product Codes: 223114, 223115, 223116 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Mitek |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is updating the instructions for use to reflect 80% suture strength at 6 weeks post implantation. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/4/2013 |
