Z-1290-2013 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- May 22, 2013
- Initiation Date
- March 28, 2013
- Termination Date
- June 3, 2015
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 14, 525 boxes
Product Description
Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological surgery) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
Reason for Recall
Due to the process deviation, product lots in question may have been released with higher levels of pyrogens than permitted by the specifications for the products.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Arab Emirates, Argentina, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa.
Code Information
1110788, 1112217 1110222, 1111357 1111602, 1105255 1110224, 1110225 1111601, 1110223 1110790, 1111603