FDA Recall Terminated

The Artificial Bur Patch is a Temporary Fascial Prothesis. For Single Patient Use only. Use with Negative Pressure Wound Dressing. Contents: Large Bur Patch (Sterile: EO), 20cm x 40cm Loop Sheet, 20cm x 40cm Hook Sheet. Sterile: Contents are sterile for maximum two years unless enclosed package has been opened or damaged. Manufactured For: NOVOMEDICUS, LLC P.O. Box 2105 Nokomis, FL 34274. Used for a fascia expander prosthesis to temporarily close the abdominal cavity when regular abdominal closure is not possible; to prevent perfusion impairment of abdominal organs from increases intra-abdominal pressure; and for advanced intra-abdominal pathology requiring more than one abdominal operation to control the disease process.

Recall: Z-0919-2012 · Initiated June 22, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0919-2012
Event Number
60844
Firm
Novomedicus Llc
FEI Number
3008519417
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
June 22, 2011
Posted
January 27, 2012
Terminated
August 28, 2012
Address
990 Gulf Winds Way, Nokomis, FL, 34275-3363

Description

The Artificial Bur Patch is a Temporary Fascial Prothesis. For Single Patient Use only. Use with Negative Pressure Wound Dressing. Contents: Large Bur Patch (Sterile: EO), 20cm x 40cm Loop Sheet, 20cm x 40cm Hook Sheet. Sterile: Contents are sterile for maximum two years unless enclosed package has been opened or damaged. Manufactured For: NOVOMEDICUS, LLC P.O. Box 2105 Nokomis, FL 34274. Used for a fascia expander prosthesis to temporarily close the abdominal cavity when regular abdominal closure is not possible; to prevent perfusion impairment of abdominal organs from increases intra-abdominal pressure; and for advanced intra-abdominal pathology requiring more than one abdominal operation to control the disease process.

Reason

On 06/22/2011 Novomedicus, FL initiated a recall of the Artificial Bur Hypopack Lot 1010.1, 1102.1, 1103.1 and 5643.2. Cytotoxicity testing revealed a biocompatibility issue. The test results did not represent a health risk.

Action

Novomedicus sent a Medical Device Correction letter dated June 22, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to destroy the inventory, or return the inventory to Novomedicus. If customers decided to return the remaining inventory, Novomedicus would provide TWO replacement kits for each one returned at no additional cost. Customers were asked to complete the attached Return Response form and return to NovoMedicus using the self-addressed and stamped envelope included. For questions regarding this recall call 941-375-4108.

Distribution

Wordwide Distribution - USA including IL, AZ, PA, CT, MO, WI, NY, TX, OR, ME, FL, VA, and MS and the countries of Mexico and Qatar.

Quantity

10 patches