Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26560 |
| Brand Name: | Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - LOT - PJ5352 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Ethicon Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a foil package labelled VICRYL V960, Lot PJ5352 that may contain VICRYL J551, Lot PJ5055. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/9/2020 |
