Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21926 |
| Brand Name: | J&J Int Coated VICRYL RAPIDE Suture |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Size 4-0 VICRYL RAPIDE Undyed 18'' PS-2 Needle, Lot AH7694 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Johnson & Johnson International |
| Issue: | Certain lots of sizes 2-0 and 4-0 for VICRYL RAPIDE™ SUTURE exhibited suture damage due to a manufacturing equipment issue. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/9/2017 |
