# FDA recall Z-1881-2024

> **Ethicon, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-04-23.

## Product

SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.

## Reason for recall

Some applicator tips from these lots had open seals.

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1881-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Ethicon, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-04-23
- **Report date:** 2024-05-29

- **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-1881-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1881-2024. Retrieved 2026-08-18 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1881-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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