FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30

Recall: Z-0986-2024 · Reported February 14, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0986-2024
Event ID
93722
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Covidien LP
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
February 14, 2024
Initiation Date
November 16, 2023
Classification Date
February 6, 2024
Address
15 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113, United States

Description

AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30

Reason

Packaging of the device may cause a low seal strength in the side seal of the foil pouch potentially resulting in a sterile/moisture barrier breach, compromising the product sterility

Code Info

GTIN 20884523006527 Lot number: N3J1860Y

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, FL, IL, TX.

Quantity

54 units