Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published January 4, 2021
Ethicon Dermabond Adhesive Recall: Sterility Risk from Packaging Tape
Ethicon recalls Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive due to potential sterility breach from red packaging tape. Affected units have specific product codes and expiration dates.
“Ethicon Dermabond Adhesive Recall: Sterility Risk from Packaging Tape.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63492-ethicon-dermabond-adhesive-recall-sterility-risk-from-packaging-tape. Based on FDA recall #Z-0953-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0953-2021%22&limit=1).
Ethicon, Inc. voluntarily recalled Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions on Jan. 4, 2021, according to the FDA. The product was distributed with a red tape in its sterile packaging that could impact the seal and result in a sterility breach.
How to tell if you have it
Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of
UPC: 10705031203532
Product Code: DNX12
Lot Number: QEBBTQ
Exp. Date: April 30, 2022
The hazard
The product was distributed with a red tape as part of the sterile packaging which could impact the seal and result in a sterility breach.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show ETHICON, INC. has 25 other recalls on record since 2017-08-17. Other recent recalls include Ethicon Monocryl" Sutures Recall (2024-10-08), Ethicon Coated VICRYL Suture Recall (2024-09-25), and Ethicon Monocryl Plus Suture Recall (2024-05-10). Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Quick-Strip Bandages Recall (2025-10-27), Covidien Dermalon 4-0 Blue 75cm Sutures Recall (2026-06-24), and Medline Convenience Kits Recall (2026-06-12).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022 on the packaging. The adhesive comes in a sterile package with red tape.
Brand
Ethicon
Product
Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.9 years after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0953-2021 (January 4, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0953-2021 to see it in context.
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