FDA Recall Terminated

Gentrix Surgical Matrix Thick, 30 x 40cm, Catalog Number PSMT3040, Lot 013948 - Product Usage: Gentrix Surgical Matrix Thick is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists in patients requiring gastroenterological or plastic and reconstructive surgery. Reinforcement of soft tissue within gastroenterological and plastic & reconstructive surgery includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: hernia and body wall repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, tissue repair, and esophageal repair.

Recall: Z-1032-2019 · Initiated February 14, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1032-2019
Event Number
82228
Firm
ACell, Inc
FEI Number
3005920706
Product Code
FTM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
February 14, 2019
Terminated
May 7, 2020
Address
6640 Eli Whitney Dr, Ste 200, Columbia, MD, 21046-2626

Description

Gentrix Surgical Matrix Thick, 30 x 40cm, Catalog Number PSMT3040, Lot 013948 - Product Usage: Gentrix Surgical Matrix Thick is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists in patients requiring gastroenterological or plastic and reconstructive surgery. Reinforcement of soft tissue within gastroenterological and plastic & reconstructive surgery includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: hernia and body wall repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, tissue repair, and esophageal repair.

Reason

The devices were released from a lot for which one sample failed to meet the company' s tensile strength specification for lot release.

Action

Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letters dated 2/14/19 were sent to customers.

Distribution

US nationwide distribution in the state of CA.

Quantity

1