Ethicon, Inc.: Device Recall

Recall #Z-1881-2024 · 04/23/2024

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number: Z-1881-2024
Classification: Class II
Product Type: Device
Recalling Firm: Ethicon, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Date Initiated: 04/23/2024
Location: Somerville, NJ, United States
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 5,184 units

Reason for Recall

Some applicator tips from these lots had open seals.

Product Description

SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, PA, TN, TX, WI.

Other Recalls by Ethicon, Inc.

Class II: Risk 10/08/2024

Due a component mix-up in manufacturing, the affected products may contain incorrect needle type/size and suture length.
Class II: Risk 09/25/2024

Complaints were received regarding needle pull-off and suture degradation. Analysis on returned product from this lot confirmed that some sutures were visually degraded in the package.
Class II: Risk 05/10/2024

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Class II: Risk 05/10/2024

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Class II: Risk 05/10/2024

Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .

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