Drug recall

Fibrin Sealant (Human) Evicel Rx Only Sterile Disposable Single Use Distributed by: Johnson and Johnson Wound…

FDA recall event 63282 · Class III · Ethicon, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 63282
Recall numbers B-1048-13, B-1049-13
Recalling firm Ethicon, Inc.
Product type Biologics
Products Fibrin Sealant (Human) Evicel Rx Only Sterile Disposable Single Use Distributed by: Johnson and Johnson Wound Management A division of Ethicon Inc. Johnson & Johnson Wound Management A division of…, Thrombin, Topical (Human) Evithrom Rx only Distributor: Johnson & Johnson Wound Management A division of Ethicon, Inc. Manufacturer: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. 2 mL - NDC 63713-460-02 5 mL- NDC…
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Evicel and Evithrom, manufactured with a processing deviation that potentially led to decreased potency, were distributed.
Initiation date Sep 27, 2012
Report date Feb 27, 2013
Termination date Nov 18, 2015
City Somerville
State NJ
Country United States
FEI number 2210968

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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