BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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.

    Recall: Z-1897-2012 · Initiated April 3, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1897-2012
    Event Number
    62056
    Firm
    Ethicon, Inc. US
    FEI Number
    2210968
    Product Code
    LMF
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Packaging process control
    Initiated
    April 3, 2012
    Posted
    June 27, 2012
    Terminated
    April 16, 2014
    Address
    Highway 22 West, Somerville, NJ, 08876

    Description

    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.

    Reason

    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.

    Action

    Ethicon Inc. sent a Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated April 3, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. If you have any product subject to this voluntary recall, please remove it from your inventory immediately and return it per the following instructions. Return product to Stericycle using the enclosed pre-paid shipping label. Shipping fees wil be charged directly to Ethicon through the use of this shipping label. No reimbursements will be made for the shipping charge if this label is not used. Extra shipping labels may be obtained by calling 1-866-338-2611. Credit will be issued for impacted product that is returned. Further questions please call 1-866-338-2611, or contact your Ethicon Biosurgery Sales Representative. Thank you for your coorporation and immediate assistance. .

    Distribution

    USA (nationwide)

    Quantity

    27,396 kits