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
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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