FDA Recall Terminated

Coseal Surgical Sealant 4mL, Product Codes: 934071 & 934074. Indicated for use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis.

Recall: Z-1949-2010 · Initiated January 14, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1949-2010
Event Number
55825
Firm
Baxter Bioscience
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
NBE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 14, 2010
Posted
July 2, 2010
Terminated
December 22, 2010
Address
1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village, CA, 91362-3811

Description

Coseal Surgical Sealant 4mL, Product Codes: 934071 & 934074. Indicated for use in vascular reconstructions to achieve adjunctive hemostasis.

Reason

The recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results at the 18 month and 21 month time points (out of the 24 month licensed shelf life to expiration) for the percent thiol substitution during a Coseal Stability study. The parameter that is out of specification is an indicator of possible failure for the product to gel appropriately.

Action

The recall notification was initiated on January 14, 2010 with the firm sending a Product Recall letter and attached Customer Reply Form to the affected consignees. The recall letter informed the consignees of the reason for recall and requested them to immediately stop the usage/distribution of the lots noted above and to quarantine any units you may still have in your inventory. The letter provided instruction for product return. The letter also requested the consignees to please forward the recall information as appropriate to other services/facilities/departments that they may have provided this product to. Consignees were instructed to complete the Customer Reply Form, and fax it as soon as possible to 888-345-4261. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact Stericycle at 877-870-4486.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

15,262