[Recalled] 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 in
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | 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, whe |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Ethicon, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0292-2013 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 August 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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