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.
Product distributed with a red tape as part of the sterile packaging which could impact the seal and result in a sterility breach
Ethicon is recalling Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive because the red tape in its sterile packaging might break the seal, risking infection. This affects products with the product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022.
The red tape included in the sterile packaging could compromise the seal of the adhesive. If the tape breaks or becomes loose, it might allow bacteria to enter the wound, causing an infection.
People who used or own the Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive with product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022 are affected. Medical professionals and patients who have used the adhesive for wound closure are most at risk.
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.
Look for product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022 on the packaging.
The recall is due to potential sterility breach from packaging tape, but the product is generally safe if the seal remains intact.
Check for product code DNX12 and expiration date April 30, 2022 on the packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Ethicon for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0953-2021 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-0953-2021 from Ethicon. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
