Z-2623-2010
Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for Stoma Reinforcement. 8 cm x 8 cm Packaged in an inner foil pouch...
LifeCell Corp / initiated 2010-07-12 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process
LifeCell Corporation began a recall of Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for Stoma Reinforcement. 8 cm x 8 cm Packaged in an inner foil pouch inside outer foil pouch tertiary carton. LifeCell... on . The reason FDA records is "Mislabeled -One lot of product labeled as 8 cm x 8 cm were actually cut using a 6 cm x 6 cm template". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2623-2010
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- LifeCell Corp
- Product
- Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for Stoma Reinforcement. 8 cm x 8 cm Packaged in an inner foil pouch inside outer foil pouch tertiary carton. LifeCell Corporation, One Millennium Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876 Strattice is intended for use as a foil tissue patch to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for the surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue membranes. It is used for repair of hernias and/or body wall defects which require the use of reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical outcome. It is intended for single patient one time use.
- Product code
- FTM Mesh, Surgical
- Reason for recall
- Mislabeled -One lot of product labeled as 8 cm x 8 cm were actually cut using a 6 cm x 6 cm template.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Employee error
- Action
- LifeCell issued Recall Notice letters dated July 12, 2010 to customers, identifying the affected product, the labeling issue, and actions to be taken by the customer. Two versions of the recall notification were sent, one for implanted units and one for those not yet implanted. Both letters stated that the mislabeling has no impact of the safety or effectiveness of the medical device. Replacement units were offered for all affected units. Those with unused units were to contact LifeCell Customer Solutions for return and replacement of the unit at 1-866-423-2433. Those with implanted units may contact LifeCell Customer Solutions at 1-866-423-2433 with any additional questions or concerns.
- Quantity in commerce
- 32 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution: USA, including the states of AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, WA, and WI.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot S10624, Exp. 2011-04.
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