UltraFill DBM labeled in part: TISSUENET Sterilized by T10^6 Description: UltraFill DBM Size: 5cc Product Code: RT53005 Donated Human Tissue Allograft SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL USE ONLY See Package Insert for Additional Information TissueNet's Porcine DBM product line is used as a bone void filler.
FDA Recall Z-0652-2013 · Posted 2013-01-07
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Recalling FirmSurgical Tissue Network, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMQV
Date Initiated2012-03-14
Date Terminated2014-12-02
Product Quantity208 units
Reason for Recall
Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc) because products may contain trace amounts of 316L Stainless Steel particulates.
Firm Action
Surgical Tissue Network sent a Notification of Voluntary Tissue Recall dated March 22, 2012, to all affected customers. The firm issued an additional notification letter on August 30, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and action to be taken by the customer. Consignees were asked to return all listed products that remain in inventory. If the product was further distributed, they were asked to forward the recall information to their customers.
Customers were instructed to contact TissueNet's Customer Service Department at 800-465-8800 x283 to coordinate return/replacement of the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-465-8800 x230.
For questions regarding this recall call 407-380-2424.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution including Turkey, Greece, & Mexico.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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