FDA-Device2018-05-02Class II
Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textile. Its intended use is for the repair of abdominal wall hernias or other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing material.
Sofradim Production
Hazard
There have been patient reports of abdominal hernia recurrence following hernia repair. The recalling firm has added a statement to the device's Instructions for Use to make surgeons aware of risks in using the device in Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release (TAR) procedures.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI, and to the countries of : Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.
Affected count
703
Manufactured in
116 avenue de Formans, N/A, Trevoux, N/A, France
Products
Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textile. Its intended use is for the repair of abdominal wall hernias or other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing material.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1523-2018Don't want to check this manually?
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