# FDA recall Z-0953-2021

> **Ethicon, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2021-01-04.

## Product

Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions   Product Code: DNX12

## Reason for recall

Product distributed with a red tape as part of the sterile packaging which could impact the seal and result in a sterility breach

## Distribution

US Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0953-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Ethicon, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2021-01-04
- **Report date:** 2021-02-10
- **Termination date:** 2023-11-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Somerville, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0953-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0953-2021. Retrieved 2026-08-18 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0953-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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