—#134614

Product

Integra Flowable Wound Matrix Size 3cc 1 unit/box single use, sterile device Rx Only Model Number FWD301 (US) & FDR301 (Non-US) Flowable Wound Matrix is comprised of the following components which are provided in a sealed and sterilized Tyvek / plastic tray: - An empty plastic syringe with Luer-Lok" tip - A plastic syringe with Luer-Lok" tip containing the Flowable Wound Matrix material - A syringe-to-syringe Luer-Lok" adapter / connector - A flexible plastic tube (injector) with Luer-Lok" connector Instructions for Use (IFU) and the sterilized package are subsequently packaged in a labeled and sealed box that is distributed to customers.

FDA product code: KGN — Wound Dressing With Animal-Derived Material(S)
Device class: Class U
Medical specialty: Unknown
Affected lot / code info: Model Number FWD301 (US) & FDR301 (Non-US) The following Lot Numbers on the packaged kits are affected: - 305000293250, 305000293251, 305000298616 (foreign) The syringes within the packaged kits are also Lot numbered. For the packaged kit Lot Numbers above, the corresponding respective syringe Lot Numbers are: - 10500028786, 105000288118, 105N00288965 (foreign)

Why it was recalled

A lot of Flowable Wound Matrix that has been distributed to customers in late 2013 / early 2014 was verified as not meeting stability acceptance criteria for the attributes of visual appearance during dispensing and force vs. displacement (force needed for product to be extruded from the syringe).

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

Integra Life Sciences Inc. sent a Recall letter/Recall acknowledgement and return form dated March 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Integra asks customers to review inventory and determine if any of the affected inventory is in possession. The attached Recall Acknowledgement and Return Form should be completed and returned. Customer service will contact the customer upon receipt of the form and provide an RMA number. Questions can be directed to Customer Service at 1-888-301-0203.

Recalling firm

Firm: Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Address: 311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-3344

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and to the countries of and to the countries of Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South America, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-03-13
Posted by FDA: 2015-04-16
Terminated: 2016-04-13
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #134614. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.