Events

Recall of Device Recall ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX KIT Plus FlexTip with Thrombin

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ethicon, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63322
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0292-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-08-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-09-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=113490
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Agent, absorbable hemostatic, collagen based - Product Code LMF
  • Reason
    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.
  • Action
    Ethicon Inc. sent an Urgent Product Information letter dated August 21, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory to determine if they have any of the affected product. Affected product should be returned for replacement to Stericycle using the enclosed pre-paid shipping label. Customers with questions should call 1-877-384-4266 or contact their Ethicon Biosurgery Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 877-384-4266.

Device

Device Recall ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX KIT Plus FlexTip with Thrombin
  • Model / Serial
    PMA: P990004 Medical Device Listing Number: D100622  Product Code 2993  Lot/Batch Numbers:  239346 Exp Jan-13 239411 Exp Jun-13
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Russia, China, and the European Union.
  • Product Description
    ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX KIT Plus FlexTip with Thrombin distributed by ETHICON ETHICON Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876 USA || Ref 2993 || SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix, mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. This is a topical absorbable hemostat consisting of a flowable gelatin matrix (paste) and a lyophilized Thrombin component. This kit also contains components necessary for preparing and applying the matrix during surgery.
  • Manufacturer
    Ethicon, Inc.

Manufacturer

Ethicon, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ethicon, Inc., US Highway 22 West, Somerville NJ 08876
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA