FDA Recall Terminated

Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas Collagen Matrix Circular Staple Line Reinforcement. Do not reuse. Ethylene Oxide Sterilized. Made in the U.S.A. Synovis Surgical Innovations A division of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., 2575 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55114-1024 USA.

Recall: Z-0764-06 · Initiated November 1, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0764-06
Event Number
34052
Firm
Synovis Surgical Inovation Div. of
FEI Number
2183620
Product Code
FTM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 1, 2005
Posted
April 13, 2006
Terminated
February 3, 2007
Address
2575 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55114-1073

Description

Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas Collagen Matrix Circular Staple Line Reinforcement. Do not reuse. Ethylene Oxide Sterilized. Made in the U.S.A. Synovis Surgical Innovations A division of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., 2575 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55114-1024 USA.

Reason

The Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas Collagen Matrix Staple Line Reinforcement devices involved have a small chance that a seal on the outer pouch may not be completely reliable.

Action

An initial phone call was placed to expedite return and replacement of product. A follow-up letter was sent. The initial phone calls to customers began on November 1, 2005.

Distribution

Nationwide. AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and VA

Quantity

4,950