FDA Recall Terminated

COSEAL Surgical Sealant Kit, 4 mL, Product Code: 934071; For use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis by mechanically sealing areas of leakage.

Recall: Z-1839-2016 · Initiated May 12, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1839-2016
Event Number
74139
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp
FEI Number
2937398
Product Code
NBE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
May 12, 2016
Posted
May 31, 2016
Terminated
March 23, 2017
Address
21026 Alexander Ct, Hayward, CA, 94545-1234

Description

COSEAL Surgical Sealant Kit, 4 mL, Product Code: 934071; For use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis by mechanically sealing areas of leakage.

Reason

Potential for incomplete dissolution of the polyethylene glycol (PEG) component during the reconstitution of the product, which may affect the consistency of the hydrogel formation during use.

Action

An Urgent Product Recall letter dated 5/13/16 was sent to customers to inform them that Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing a voluntary product recall for the product codes and lots listed below due to the potential for incomplete dissolution of the polyethylene glycol (PEG) component during the reconstitution of the product, which may affect the consistency of the hydrogel formation during use. The letter provides the customers with the list of affected products, hazards involved, and actions to be taken. Customers with questions regarding the recall communication, are instructed to contact Baxter Product Surveillance at (800) 437-5176, 8-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Distribution

Distributed US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and in the Bahamas, Canada, and Singapore.

Quantity

6,804 units