Allergan Inc began a recall of Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expanders. Product Usage: Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expander has been designed for temporary implantation to develop a skin flap... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Allergan is recalling the NATRELLE 133 and CUI Series Tissue Expanders because the products shipped were beyond the shelf life". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2104-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Allergan
- Product
- Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expanders. Product Usage: Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expander has been designed for temporary implantation to develop a skin flap. The device is used for reconstructive correction of a defect or to provide cover for a prosthetic implant. The CUI Tissue Expander consists of a silicone elastomer envelope and a remote injection port.
- Product code
- LCJ Tissue Expander And Accessories
- Reason for recall
- Allergan is recalling the NATRELLE 133 and CUI Series Tissue Expanders because the products shipped were beyond the shelf life.
- FDA root cause
- Incorrect or no expiration date
- Action
- A recall letter will be sent on 6/18/15 to all customers who received the NATRELLE 133 and CUI series tissue expanders. The letter provides the problem identified and the action to be taken. Customers are instructed to contact GENCO Pharmaceutical Services if the recall actions on the recall letter are unclear. For product returns, customers are instructed to contact GENCO at (877) 319-8966, 7am to 5pm CST. Customers with credit/reimbursements are instructed to contact Allergan at (800) 811-4148, 7am to 5pm PST. Customers with medical inquiries are instructed to contact (800) 433-8871, option 2, 8am-5pm, PST. Customers with adverse events/product complaints are instructed to call (800) 624-4261, option 3, 8am-5pm CST.
- Quantity in commerce
- 23 units total (16 units in US)
- Distribution
- US in the state of Canada
- Product codes and lots
- Serial No. (Lot No.) VE7507 (5F075-OEM), VE9273 (6H009-OEM), VF4561 (09H024-OEM), VF5340 (10A115-OEM), VE9272 (6H009-OEM), VF3627 (09E231-OEM), VE9117 (6F158-OEM), VF1201 (7K195-OEM), VF5396 (10A182-OEM), VF5341 (10A115-OEM), VF4923 (09J052-OEM), VF1420 (7L085-OEM), VF1327(7L043-OEM), VE7508 (5F075-OEM), VF1427 (7L085-OEM), VE9274 (6H009-OEM).
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2103-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2104-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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