FDA Recall Terminated

SilverStat, sterile 2" x 2 " calcium alginate hemostasis pad with sliver nitrate, Part number 8870-07. Product Usage: SilverStat is an effective barrier to microbial penetration for moderate to heavy exudating partial and full-thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor and graft sites, traumatic and surgical wounds and 1st and 2nd degree bums. SilverStat is indicated for external use only.

Recall: Z-0318-2016 · Initiated October 14, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0318-2016
Event Number
72450
Firm
TZ Medical Inc.
FEI Number
1000127185
Product Code
FRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 14, 2015
Terminated
October 24, 2016
Address
17750 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Ste 150, Portland, OR, 97224-7086

Description

SilverStat, sterile 2" x 2 " calcium alginate hemostasis pad with sliver nitrate, Part number 8870-07. Product Usage: SilverStat is an effective barrier to microbial penetration for moderate to heavy exudating partial and full-thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor and graft sites, traumatic and surgical wounds and 1st and 2nd degree bums. SilverStat is indicated for external use only.

Reason

During a review of the IFU of the SilverStat Pads, it was found that the IFU did not match that submitted in the original 510k

Action

TZ Medical Inc. sent an Urgent: Medical Device Correction 887007 SilverStat letter, dated October 13, 2015 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discard the Instructions for Use (IFU) in their current inventory and replace with new (IFU). Consignees with questions should call TZ Medical Inc. at (503) 639-0282.

Distribution

US in the states of AL, AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, IA, MD, NC, NE, NH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, and WV.

Quantity

10,180 units