FDA Recall Terminated

InterGro PLUS; DBM in a Lipid Carrier with Calcium Granules; Model Numbers: DBM002, DBM005, DBM010, DBMW05 & DBMW10, Interpore Cross International, a Biomet company (lnterGro DBM products contain human tissue (allograft bone) and are intended for transplantation)

Recall: Z-0618-2008 · Initiated October 15, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0618-2008
Event Number
45469
Firm
Interpore Cross International Inc
FEI Number
1000160576
Product Code
MQV
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 15, 2007
Posted
February 14, 2008
Terminated
September 25, 2008
Address
181 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618-2402

Description

InterGro PLUS; DBM in a Lipid Carrier with Calcium Granules; Model Numbers: DBM002, DBM005, DBM010, DBMW05 & DBMW10, Interpore Cross International, a Biomet company (lnterGro DBM products contain human tissue (allograft bone) and are intended for transplantation)

Reason

Unapproved Testing:Interpore Cross International was recently informed that one of its human tissue suppliers, LifeLink Tissue Bank ("LifeLink"), utilized unapproved diagnostic testing (HBsAg & HBc) on certain lots of distributed donor tissue instead of the FDA approved screening test. As a result, Interpore Cross International has initiated a recall on specific lots of products containing human

Action

The Recall Notification letters will be sent via commercial carrier (UPS) with signature for verification of receipt required on Friday October 26, 2007, to all consignees, including hospitals and sales representatives, which summarizes the recall details and instructs the consignee to contact Interpore Cross via mail or facsimile with the enclosed Customer Response form, and to immediately return the affected product.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

1,256