FDA Enforcement Class I Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0293-2013 · Reported November 28, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0293-2013
Event ID
63322
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 28, 2012
Initiation Date
August 21, 2012
Classification Date
November 16, 2012
Termination Date
September 11, 2014
Address
US Highway 22 West, N/A, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Description

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.

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.

Code Info

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

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Russia, China, and the European Union.

Quantity

45,200