FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1897-2012
Ethicon Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin Plus Flex Tip Distributed by Ethicon Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ 08876 USA Manufactured by Ferrosan Medical Devices Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S Sydmarken 5, DK-2860 Soeberg, Denmark Mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution is indicated for surgical procedures (except opthalmic) for hemostasis when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
Published July 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 3, 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
The lyophilized thrombin component of the Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix kit with Thrombin has the potential to be non-sterile due to an undetected air leak which occurred during the manufacturing process.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Distributor
- USA (nationwide)
- Lot
- D100622 Product Code Lot Number Expiration Date 199102S 237115 8/31/2012 199102S 238568 9/30/2012 199102S 238569 11/30/2012 199102S 237493 6/30/2012 2993 235489 11/30/2012 2993 238599 3/31/2013 2993SAMP 238369 3/31/2013 SAMP199102S 237493 6/30/2012 SAMP199102S 283569 11/30/2012
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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