FDA Recall Terminated

InterGro DBM Demineralized Bone Matrix in a lipid carrier; Provided by: Lifelink Tissue Bank, Tampa, Florida, EBI A Biomet Company, Parsippany, New Jersey; REF DBM002. InterGro DBM product contain human tissue (allograft bpm) and are intended for transplantation. Products are to be used for filling bony voids or gaps in the extremities, and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the bony stability of the structure.

Recall: Z-2351-2008 · Initiated May 5, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2351-2008
Event Number
48189
Firm
Michigan Orthopaedic Products, Inc.
FEI Number
3006213866
Product Code
MQV
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
May 5, 2008
Posted
September 17, 2008
Terminated
October 21, 2008
Address
2905 Wilson Ave Sw, Ste 100, Grandville, MI, 49418-1287

Description

InterGro DBM Demineralized Bone Matrix in a lipid carrier; Provided by: Lifelink Tissue Bank, Tampa, Florida, EBI A Biomet Company, Parsippany, New Jersey; REF DBM002. InterGro DBM product contain human tissue (allograft bpm) and are intended for transplantation. Products are to be used for filling bony voids or gaps in the extremities, and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the bony stability of the structure.

Reason

Exposure to temperature extremes -- Product was not stored under controlled conditions and may have been temperature abused. Exposure to temperature extremes could cause problems with device safety (e.g. risk of infection) or problems with device effectiveness (e.g. lower healing rates if the factors or collagen in the device were affected by the temperature extremes).

Action

Three units were picked up from the consignee on or about 5/05/08. The implanting physician was verbally advised of the problem with the fourth unit. If you have any questions contact Michigan Orthopaedic Products, Inc. at (616) 249-8937.

Distribution

Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution --- including the state of Michigan.

Quantity

4 packages