Class II — Ethicon, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ETHICON INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 11 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | Some applicator tips from these lots had open seals. |
| Product | SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979. |
| Quantity | 5,184 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, PA, TN, TX, WI. |
| Initiated | 2024-04-23 |
| Classified | 2024-05-22 |
| Recall number | Z-1881-2024 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Ethicon, Inc. (Z-1881-2024).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/94496/
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