[Recalled] EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) Rx Only. Manufacturer: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. MDA blood bank, Sheba Hospital, Ramat-Gan, POB 888, Kiryat Ono 55000 Israel U.S. License No. 1603. Distributed by: Ethicon, Inc. P.O.

This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Ethicon and Omrix Biopharmaceuticals have received reports of air or gas embolism occuring in association with the use of spray devices employing a pressure regulator to administer EVICEL; these events appear to be related to the use of the spray device at higher-than-recommended pressures and/or in close proximity to the tissue surface. The field correction initiated is to provide the recommend

This Class II 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

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