Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1858-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Hologic, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Quantity | 233 |
| Location | Marlborough, MA, United States |
Official product description
The BioZorb LP Marker is an implantable radiopaque marker used to facilitate visualization of a soft tissue site. The BioZorb LP Marker is comprised of a bioabsorbable PLA (polylactic acid) component which resorbs completely in 1 year or more and a permanent component (titanium). The BioZorb LP Marker is provided sterile for single use and is implantable.
Why the product was recalled
Hologic BioZorb LP Marker, (Product number F0221), lot number 22A0RL, contained removable labels with an expiration date that indicated the product had already expired. The expiration date on the removable label is actually manufacturing date, and it's different from the one on the shelf box label, which is the correct expiration date.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, IL, MD, NJ, AZ, TX, WA, VA, OK, NC, NH, GA, CA, CT, OH, CO, MI, MO, KS, TN, ID, MS, MT, AL, OR, IA, PA, MA.
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.
What to do next
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