FDA Recall Terminated

Suturable DuraGen Dural Regeneration Matrix; Non-Pyrogenic; Sterility guaranteed unless package is damaged or opened. Rx only. Manufacturer: Integra LifeSciences Corporation, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Suturable DuraGen is an absorbable implant for repair of dural defects. It is indicated as a dural substitute for the repair of dura matter.

Recall: Z-1081-2010 · Initiated January 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1081-2010
Event Number
54253
Firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp
FEI Number
1121308
Product Code
GXQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 13, 2010
Posted
March 11, 2010
Terminated
March 18, 2010
Address
105 Morgan Ln, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536-3339

Description

Suturable DuraGen Dural Regeneration Matrix; Non-Pyrogenic; Sterility guaranteed unless package is damaged or opened. Rx only. Manufacturer: Integra LifeSciences Corporation, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Suturable DuraGen is an absorbable implant for repair of dural defects. It is indicated as a dural substitute for the repair of dura matter.

Reason

One lot of Suturable DuraGen Dural Regeneration Matrix (# 1091575) did not pass stability testing at certain time points for Suture Retention Strength and Shrink Temperature specifications.

Action

An "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" dated January 13, 2010, was sent via Federal Express to customers. The notification described the product, problem, hazard involved and action to be taken by customers. In the event that the customers have in their possession any products from the specific lot number 1091576, the customers are being ask to please immediately quarantine all stock on hand and contact their local Integra Sales representative for further assistance and for arrangements of product return. The customers are being ask to return the enclosed "Recall Acknowledge and Return Form" indicating whether or not they possess any of the affected product identified. Integra will replace any product affected by this Recall that is returned. Please feel free to contact me at 609-936-5407 should you have any additional questions.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution:Ca, NY, TX, CO, VA, SC, IA, MO, IL, LA, OR, OH, WI, FL, DC, DE, MD, MN.

Quantity

94