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Ethicon, Inc.

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70 recalls on record · Latest: Nov 27, 2024

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Agency notice ledger

Federal filing book Ethicon, Inc. MID-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#257 of 14,151 · 70 notices · 0.067% archive

  • BOOK 70 notices
  • RANK #257 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.067% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (70)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Nov 27, 2024
  • PHOTO Alcon Research LLC

Nearest notice-volume peer: Alcon Research LLC (0 notice gap)

Ethicon, Inc. accounts for about 0.067% of the 104,423-notice archive on 70 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

How Ethicon, Inc. compares to 14,151 recalling firms

Ethicon, Inc. ranks 257th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Ethicon, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

70 257th of 14151 higher than 13,891 of 14,151 firms

Firms, banded by distinct federal recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Ethicon, Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Ethicon, Inc. holds about 0.067% of archive notices alongside 70 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8647
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2018

PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Evicel Accessory Device - 45 cm Flexible Tip (SET OF 3), Product Code EVT45. Accessory Tips for use only with EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) Application Device.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 1 PDS PLUS Violet 27 Single Armed OS-4 Needle
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

DERMABOND" PRINEO" Skin Closure System Product Usage: DERMABOND PRINEO System is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. DERMABOND PRINEO System should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches. Additionally, the adjunct wound closure device component maintains temporar
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Coated VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2016

EVARREST Fibrin Sealant Patch, Manufactured by: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd, Israel. Indicated for use with manual compression as an adjunct to hemostasis for control of bleeding during adult liver surgery and soft tissue bleeding in adults when control of bleeding by standard surgical methods of hemostasis is ineffective or impractical.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Gynecare Thermachoice III Uterine Balloon Therapy System Ethicon, Inc. The GYNECARE THERMACHOICE¿ III Uterine Balloon Therapy (UBT) System is a thermal balloon ablation device intended to ablate the endometrial lining of the uterus in pre-menopausal women with menorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding) due to benign causes for whom childbearing is complete.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2015

Ethicon Fast Absorbing Plain Gut - MultiPass Needles, Sterile, Absorbable Surgical Suture, 5-0 (1.5 metric), 18" (45 cm), Conventional Cutting, Lot #JD6163, Exp: July 2019. Fast absorbing surgical gut suture is a strand of collagenous material prepared from the submucosal layers of the small intestine of healthy sheep, or from the serosal layers of the small intestine of healthy cattle. Fast absorbing surgical gut sutures are sterile and elecit only a slight to minimal tissue reaction during ab
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 9, 2014

Proceed Surgical Mesh, Product Codes PCDB1, PCDT1, and PCDJ1. Ethicon Inc., Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH, used for the repair of hernias and other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Intended for general soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
FDA Devices Critical Nov 28, 2012

ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX KIT Plus FlexTip with Thrombin distributed by ETHICON ETHICON Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876 USA Ref 2993 SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix, mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. This is a topical absorbable hemostat consisting of a flo
FDA Devices Critical Nov 28, 2012

ETHICON SURGIFLO HEMOSTATIC MATRIX Distributed by ETHICON ETHICON, Inc. Somerville, NJ 08876, USA SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix is a topical absorbable hemostat consisting of a flowable gelatin matrix (paste). This kit also contains components necessary for preparing and applying the matrix during surgery. SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix, mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution, is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmic) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding b
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) Rx Only. Manufacturer: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. MDA blood bank, Sheba Hospital, Ramat-Gan, POB 888, Kiryat Ono 55000 Israel U.S. License No. 1603. Distributed by: Ethicon, Inc. P.O. Box 151, Somerville, NJ 08876-0151 USA. The Pressure Regulator System is positioned on the floor or on an IV pole and accepts medical gas (compressed air, nitrogen, CO2) from the central hospital system or from medical gas cylinders.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Ethicon Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin Plus Flex Tip Distributed by Ethicon Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ 08876 USA Manufactured by Ferrosan Medical Devices Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S Sydmarken 5, DK-2860 Soeberg, Denmark Mixed with sterile saline or thrombin solution is indicated for surgical procedures (except opthalmic) for hemostasis when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impr

Ethicon, Inc. carries an outsized archive share

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Ethicon, Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 70 distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Ethicon, Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Ethicon, Inc. ranks #257 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (98th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Ethicon, Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 70 of this firm's 70 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Ethicon, Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Ethicon, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Ethicon, Inc.: 70 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026