Z-0293-2013Class I

ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX Distributed by ETHICON ETHICON, Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876, USA SURGIFLO...

Name: Z-0293-2013 ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX Distributed by ETHICON ETHICON, Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876, USA SURGIFLO...
Creator: Ethicon, Inc.
Published: 2012-08-21
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ethicon, Inc / initiated 2012-08-21 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Ethicon, Inc. began a recall of ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX Distributed by ETHICON ETHICON, Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876, USA SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix is a topical absorbable hemostat... on 2012-08-21. FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0293-2013
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-08-21
Posted: 2012-11-16
Terminated: 2014-09-11
Recalling firm: Ethicon, Inc
Product: 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.
Product code: LMF Agent, Absorbable Hemostatic, Collagen Based
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: 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.
Quantity in commerce: 45,200
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Russia, China, and the European Union.
Product codes and lots: 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

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0293-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0292-2013	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-11-28	2012-11-16
Z-0293-2013	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-11-28	2012-11-16

Product code LMF

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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About this record

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