Z-0794-2013Class II
SeriScaffold Surgical Scaffold Product Number: SCF10X25AGEN. Surgical mesh for use in open or laparoscopic...
Allergen Medical / initiated 2013-01-08 / Terminated / root cause: packaging
Allergen Medical began a recall of SeriScaffold Surgical Scaffold Product Number: SCF10X25AGEN. Surgical mesh for use in open or laparoscopic procedures on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Product is dual packaged in an inner and outer pouch, the outer pouch seal may be compromised and sterility may not be assured". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0794-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Allergen Medical
- Product
- SeriScaffold Surgical Scaffold Product Number: SCF10X25AGEN. Surgical mesh for use in open or laparoscopic procedures.
- Product code
- FTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric
- Reason for recall
- Product is dual packaged in an inner and outer pouch, the outer pouch seal may be compromised and sterility may not be assured
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Packaging process control
- Action
- Allergan sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated January 8, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are requested to quarantine and return any unused devices in inventory . In addition, customers are asked to complete and return the acknowledgement form. Customers with questions should contact Allergan at 781-658-2800, Mon- Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
- Quantity in commerce
- 225 units (US) and 81 (Outside US)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of CA, FL, GA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, RI, TX, VA, and WA, and the countries of Germany, Spain, and UK.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot Numbers: P2012040901 (US) P2011080101B and P2011090901A (Outside the US)
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0794-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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