Recall Z-2889-2016

Reason for recall

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature) products are being recalled since a group of MERSILENE" Tape product codes are being supplied with an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) insert.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Ethicon Inc. sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction Notification dated August 1, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. ACTION REQUIRED: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have product subject to this correction on hand and locate such product(s). Refer to Attachment 2 for the Product Identification Tool to identify the products that are subject to this correction by using package labels. 2. Please read Attachment 1 included within this letter thoroughly - MERSILENE" Tape Instructions for Use (IFU). 3. Ensure all users are aware of the issue by distributing this notice to all users of the Ethicon MERSILENE" Tape devices in your facility. 4. Replace the existing incorrect MERSILENE" Suture Instructions for Use (IFU) with the MERSILENE"Tape Instructions for Use (IFU) provided in Attachment 1 and dispose of the incorrect MERSILENE" Suture Instructions for Use (IFU) per your internal procedures. 5. Complete the Business Reply Form (BRF) (Attachment 3) confirming receipt of this notice and fax or email it to Stericycle at 1- (866) 723-2836 or Ethicon8698@stericycle.com within three (3) business days. Please return the BRF even if you do not have product subject to this correction. 6. Keep this notice visibly posted with product subject to this correction in your facility for awareness. For further questions, please call (908) 218-0707.