FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0293-2013
ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX Distributed by ETHICON ETHICON, Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876, USA SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix is a topical absorbable hemostat consisting of a flowable gelatin matrix (paste). This kit also contains components necessary for preparing and applying the matrix during surgery. SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix, mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution, is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmic) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or other conventional methods is ineffective or impractical.
Published November 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Kit & SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin have an issue within the packing process where a cut could potentially breach the double Tyvek pouch of the packaging.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Russia, China, and the European Union.
- Lot
- PMA number P990004 Medical Device Listing Number D100622 Product Code: 2991 Lot # 239091 Exp Mar-13 Lot # 238783 Exp Sep-13 Lot # 238635 Exp Mar-13 Lot # 237498 Exp Mar-13 Lot # 237119 Exp Mar-13 Lot # 235488 Exp Jan-13
- Risk classification
- Class I
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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