Class II — Ethicon, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ETHICON INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 11 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | Product may contain the incorrect material which could impact treatment. |
| Product | PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture, Product Code Z771D 4-0 PDS Suture, Violet, 8x18" (45cm), SH-1 Control Release Needles |
| Quantity | 88 boxes (1056 ea) |
| Distribution | Distribution in Japan only |
| Initiated | 2022-08-08 |
| Classified | 2022-09-20 |
| Recall number | Z-1773-2022 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Ethicon, Inc. (Z-1773-2022).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/90764/
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