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Proceed Surgical Mesh (2014-02-21)

Report a Concern
Starting date:
February 21, 2014
Posting date:
March 25, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38593

Recalled Products

Proceed Surgical Mesh

Reason

Ethicon Inc. is initiating a recall for two product codes of proceed surgical mesh distributed in Canada. The possibility exists that an incomplete seal on the packaging compromised the sterility of the device and introduced the potential for delamination.

Affected products

Proceed Surgical Mesh 

Lot or serial number

PCDB1
PCDT1

Model or catalog number

GGG157
GGG158

Companies
Manufacturer
Ethicon Inc.
Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 151
Somerville, N.J.
08876
New Jersey
UNITED STATES