FDA Recall Open, Classified

AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30

Recall: Z-0986-2024 · Initiated November 16, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0986-2024
Event Number
93722
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
OCW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 16, 2023
Posted
February 6, 2024
Address
LP 15 Hampshire St, Covidien, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113

Description

AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30

Reason

Packaging of the device may cause a low seal strength in the side seal of the foil pouch potentially resulting in a sterile/moisture barrier breach, compromising the product sterility

Action

Medtronic issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter and Customer Acknowledgement Form to each consignee via mail beginning 16 November 2023. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Identify and quarantine all unused and non-expired affected lot N3J1860Y of the ModelABSTACK30 AbsorbaTack" Absorbable Fixation Device listed above. See attachment A forguidance on identifying potentially affected devices. "Return all unused product from the affected lot in your inventory to Medtronic. Please [email protected] for the Return Good Authorization (RGA). "In addition, please complete and return the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form [email protected] even if you do not have unused inventory. "Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred or distributed. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Representative or Customer Service at 800-962-9888.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, FL, IL, TX.

Quantity

54 units