FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#162863

Product

TCC-EZ, Total Contact Cast System, Model No. TCC2-4051

FDA product code
ITGBandage, Cast
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Physical Medicine
Affected lot / code info
Lot 1216033

Why it was recalled

A quarantined lot of the devices was released for sale. Devices from this lot may experience increased exothermic reaction causing higher levels of heat output which exceed the product specifications.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

On 8/18/17, the recalling firm's sales reps notified affected consignees of the recall and distributed customer letters. Customers were asked to examine their inventory for product from the affected lot, warned not to use the product, complete the included "Acknowledgement and Return Form", and return the form by email or fax. Customers were provided with a Customer Service number: 1-800-654-2873.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US nationwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-18
Terminated
2018-07-19
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162863. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.