Class II — DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
| Recalling firm | DEPUY MITEK, A JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | DePuy Mitek, Inc. (the firm's only registered facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The IFU provided with the free strand ORTHOCORD sutures currently indicates that approximately 100% suture strength remains at six weeks after implantation. While this statement is true for Violet ORTHOCORD sutures, it is an inaccurate statement for Blue ORTHOCORD free strand sutures. Based on in-vivo strength retention study, a Blue ORTHOCORD sutures maintain approximately 80% of strength at six |
| Product | ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with OS-6 Reverse Cutting Needles, Product Code: 223116. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures. |
| Quantity | 46501 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
| Initiated | 2013-03-22 |
| Classified | 2013-04-25 |
| Terminated | 2014-02-24 |
| Recall number | Z-1176-2013 |
| 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 — DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. (Z-1176-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/64706/
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