Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1294-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
| Report date | May 22, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Quantity | 19,030 boxes |
| Location | Plainsboro, NJ, United States |
Official product description
HeliTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on moist or bleeding oral wounds where a stabilized blood clot can help protect the surface of the wound from further injury. Topical administration of the Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings directly over the wound effectively controls bleeding usually within two to five minutes.
Why the product was recalled
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 information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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