Synovis Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas Collagen Matrix Circular Staple Line Reinforcement, (PSD 28-U-V), 28mm, US Surgical Staplers. Each package contains the following components: Cartridge and anvil assemblies, Cartridge cone, PSD Gel, & C-clip
FDA Recall Z-0965-2007 · Posted 2007-06-15
Recalling FirmSynovis Surgical Inovation Div. of
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFTM
Date Initiated2007-03-16
Date Terminated2008-02-24
Product Quantity86
Reason for Recall
Package Integrity/Sterility Compromised-The foil pouch in the Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas Collagen Matrix Circular Staple Line Reinforcement has a potential for minute defects which may compromise the sterility of the outside of the tray in which the device is packaged.
Firm Action
Recall notification letters were sent to hospitals via Federal Express on 03/16/2007. This letter describes the product being recalled and problem. It requests consignees to complete and fax back the product return form. EXPANDED Another recall letter dated 04/23/2007 was sent to inform customers of 17 aditional lot numbers being recalled. A third recall letter dated 05/05/2007 was set to hospitals to inform them of one additional Lot/Serial number that was affected. This letter also requests a product return form be completed and faxed to Synovis Surgical Innovations.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide including states of AZ, CA, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.