FDA Recall Terminated

LifeCell Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for Stoma Reinforcement Catalog #0606008 (6 x 6 cm), 0808008 (8 cm x 8 cm), (0610008 ( 6 cm x 10 cm). Intended for use as a soft tissue patch to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for the surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue membranes.

Recall: Z-0178-2012 · Initiated July 13, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0178-2012
Event Number
60104
Firm
LifeCell Corporation
FEI Number
1000306051
Product Code
FTM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
PMA
Initiated
July 13, 2011
Posted
November 9, 2011
Terminated
March 4, 2013
Address
1 Millennium Way, Branchburg, NJ, 08876-3876

Description

LifeCell Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for Stoma Reinforcement Catalog #0606008 (6 x 6 cm), 0808008 (8 cm x 8 cm), (0610008 ( 6 cm x 10 cm). Intended for use as a soft tissue patch to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for the surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue membranes.

Reason

The use of Strattice for stoma reinforcement at the time of stoma creation is not within the product's cleared indications for use in the US market.

Action

LifeCell began notifying their customers via phone on 7/13/2011. Recall Notice Letters and return response forms, dated July 12, 2011, were sent out on the same day. The letter identified the affected product and informed customers of the reason for the recall. Customers were asked to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected product. If customers have affected product, they were to contact Customer Solutions at 1-866-423-2433 to arrange for return of the product to LifeCell. Also, the attached Recall Notification form should have been completed and returned no later than August 17, 2011. Questions should be directed to Customer Solutions at 1-866-423-2433.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

2651 sublots (of 42 lots)