Z-1523-2018 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- May 2, 2018
- Initiation Date
- February 23, 2018
- Termination Date
- May 12, 2020
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 703
Product Description
Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textile. Its intended use is for the repair of abdominal wall hernias or other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing material.
Reason for Recall
There have been patient reports of abdominal hernia recurrence following hernia repair. The recalling firm has added a statement to the device's Instructions for Use to make surgeons aware of risks in using the device in Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release (TAR) procedures.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI, and to the countries of : Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.
Code Information
UDI - 10884521532298 Lots SPC1091X SPJ0706X SPJ1016X SQA0990X SQI0302X SQJ0443X SQK0319X SRA2188X SRI0548X