BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    NeuraGen Nerve Guide NeuraGen Nerve Guide is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.

    Recall: Z-1287-2013 · Initiated March 28, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1287-2013
    Event Number
    64778
    Firm
    Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    FEI Number
    1121308
    Product Code
    JXI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    March 28, 2013
    Posted
    May 10, 2013
    Terminated
    June 3, 2015
    Address
    105 Morgan Ln, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536-3339

    Description

    NeuraGen Nerve Guide NeuraGen Nerve Guide is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.

    Reason

    Due to the process deviation, product lots in question may have been released with higher levels of pyrogens than permitted by the specifications for the products.

    Action

    The firm, Integra, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 9, 2013, to all US, Canada, and non-EU Integra consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to verify if they have any lots of the listed product, if so, STOP using that product; remove the product from service; and promptly complete and return the PRODUCT RECALL RETURN ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM via Email: [email protected] or FAX to : 1-609-275-9445. Customer Service department will contact you to return and replace the product. "However, if you have already implanted or used collagen sponge products affected by this recall, we recommend you monitor the patient for a fever in the immediate postoperative period according to the standard hospital or clinician protocol." For assistance or any other questions that you may have, please contact Customer Service at 1-855-532-1723.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Arab Emirates, Argentina, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa.

    Quantity

    1,661 boxes