FDA-Device2024-11-27Class II

MONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.

ETHICON, INC.
Hazard

Due a component mix-up in manufacturing, the affected products may contain incorrect needle type/size and suture length.

Sold states
U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO,CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Not provided.
Affected count
16,524 devices
Manufactured in
Calle Durango 2751, Col. Parque Industrial Americas, Juarez, Juarez, N/A, Mexico
Products
MONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0487-2025

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