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Z-0093-2013Class II

Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue...

Osteotech Inc / initiated 2012-04-20 / Terminated / root cause: design

Osteotech Inc began a recall of Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Multiple lots of GRAFTON and XPANSE , which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0093-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Osteotech Inc
Product
Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.
Product code
MBP Filler, Bone Void, Osteoinduction (W/O Human Growth Factor)
Reason for recall
Multiple lots of GRAFTON and XPANSE , which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Osteotech sent out recall letters/questionairres dated April 20, 2012, to Risk Managers/service representatives. The recall was expanded on August 1 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Sales Representatives would facillitate the return of any affected product they may have or provide cautionary labels for any affected product and/or support in the completion of the attached questionnaire. Customers were asked to disseminate this information to additional personnel within their facility as appropriate and return the questionnaire to Medtronic.. Customers with questions should contact their Medtronic Sales Representative at 800-876-3133, extension 3197. For questions regarding this recall call 732-542-2800. Osteotech sent an additional letter stating that The OPTIUMTM (DBM) product line was added in error.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally.
Product codes and lots
Multiple Lots - please see attachment

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0093-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0083-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0084-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0085-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0086-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0087-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0088-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0089-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0090-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0091-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0092-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0093-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0094-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated