Ethicon, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1881-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 23, 2024

Date Posted: May 29, 2024

Recall Number: Z-1881-2024

Event ID: 94496

Reason for Recall:

Some applicator tips from these lots had open seals.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 5,184 units

Code Information:

Product Number: 1979, UDI/DI: 15712123000264, Lot/Serial Numbers: 272574, 272369 and 272770.

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated