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Ethicon, Inc.: FDA-registered device maker in CIUDAD JUAREZ Chihuahua, Mexico, 24 510(k) clearances and 1 PMA approval
Ethicon, Inc. is registered with the FDA (registration 3006638824) in CIUDAD JUAREZ Chihuahua, Mexico. It lists 36 device types. The FDA files 24 510(k) clearances and 1 PMA approval under its listings, the newest dated May 18, 2026. 1 recall event names it as the recalling firm. Registered through 2026. FDA data exported November 2, 2026.
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- FDA registration number
- 3006638824
- Address
- Calle Durango No. 2751 LOTE BRAVO, CIUDAD JUAREZ Chihuahua, Mexico, C.P. 32575
- Owner or operator
- ETHICON INC. (2210968)
- Roles
- Contract manufacturer, Manufacturer
- First device listed
- December 20, 1977
- Registered through
- 2026
- Brand names listed
- 1.1 MM TROCAR TIP GUIDEWIRE, 1.6MM GUIDEWIREETO, ACL ACC DISPOSABLES KIT *EA, ADJ. DISPOSABLESYSTEM, All-In-One, CHIA PERCPASSER SUTURE PASSER 5 PACK, COATED VICRYL SUTURE, Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Synthetic Absorbable Suture and more
Devices it lists
510(k) clearances
The 510(k) numbers this establishment lists, with the FDA decision on each. The applicant is the company that holds the clearance.
| Decided | 510(k) number | Device | Product code | Decision | Applicant | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | K252047 | STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices | NEW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 6, 2026 | K253852 | MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial Poliglecaprone 25 (Monofilament), Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 12, 2025 | K243897 | PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture | NEW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 22, 2022 | K212380 | PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Sterile Synthetic Absorable Surgical Suture | NEW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| December 21, 2020 | K201996 | Monocryl Plus Antibacterial Suture | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 27, 2019 | K183183 | VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, PDS II Polydioxanone Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture, PDS Plus Antibacterial Polydioxanone Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| January 10, 2019 | K182873 | STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices, STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices, STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices, STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Knotless Tissue Control Devices | NEW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| September 28, 2018 | K181652 | Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Absorable Suture | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 2, 2018 | K173923 | Temporary Cardiac Pacing Wire | LDF | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 1, 2017 | K170767 | Surgical Stainless Steel Suture, Stainless Steel Suture | GAQ | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 28, 2014 | K132580 | COATED VICRYL PLUS ANTIMICROBIAL (POLYGLACTIN 910) SYNTHETIC ABSORBABLE SUTURE | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| December 6, 2013 | K133356 | PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE NONABSORBABLE SUTURE | GAW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 5, 2013 | K123114 | ETHICON SECURESTRAP OPEN ABSORBABLE STRAP FIXATION DEVICE | GDW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 7, 2010 | K093845 | ETHICON SECURESTRAP 5MM ABSORBABLE STRAP FIXATION DEVICE, MODEL STRAP25 | GDW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| July 14, 2006 | K061037 | PDS PLUS ANTIBACTERIAL SUTURE | NEW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 29, 2005 | K050845 | MONOCRYL PLUS ANTIBACTERIAL SUTURE | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 22, 2003 | K032420 | MODIFIED COATED VICRYL PLUS ANTIBACTERIAL (POLYGLACTIN 910) SYNTHETIC ABSORBABLE SUTURE | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| September 13, 2002 | K022269 | COATED VICRYL* (POLYGLACTIN 910) SUTURE | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| July 10, 2000 | K001625 | PRONOVA NONABSORBABLE SUTURE, USP | GAW | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| December 18, 1996 | K964072 | MONOCRYL (POLIGLECAPRONE 25) SUTURE, UNDYED | GAN | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 25, 1996 | K963329 | ETHICON ENDOSUTURE SYSTEM | GCJ | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 28, 1996 | K960653 | MONOCRYL (POLIGLECAPRONE 25) SUTURE, DYED (MODIFIED) | GAN | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| January 9, 1995 | K946173 | STAINLESS STEEL, GUT, POLY (GLYCOLIDE/L-LACTIDE) POLYAMIDE, POLYPROPYLENE, POLY (ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) AND SILK | GAQ | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 12, 1981 | K811872 | TEFLON PLEDGET SUTURE BUTTRESS | DXZ | Substantially Equivalent | ETHICON, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
PMA approvals
Premarket approvals this establishment lists, with the supplements the FDA has decided since.
| Approved | PMA number | Device | Product code | Supplements | Latest decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 1982 | N18331 | PDS SUTURE (DYED) | NEW | 27 | May 12, 1997 | accessdata.fda.gov |
Recalls
Recall events where this establishment is the recalling firm, matched on its FEI.
| Initiated | Event | Class | Status | Product | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | 95583 | Class II | Ongoing | 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 oph | Due a component mix-up in manufacturing, the affected products may contain incorrect needle type/size and suture length. | accessdata.fda.gov |
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