Z-1856-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Genzyme Corporation — Framingham, MA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
June 27, 2012
Initiation Date
June 13, 2012
Termination Date
July 24, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
1285 units

Product Description

seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions between the abdominal wall and the underlying viscera such as omentum, small bowel, bladder, and stomach, and between the uterus and surrounding structures such as tubes and ovaries, large bowel, and bladder.

Reason for Recall

Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the country of S. Korea

Code Information

Lot number: 11NP685 . Exp 2014- 11