FDA-Device2013-08-28Class II
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,000 Pouches/box); Distributed in Europe: " Product Number: 39-0058: Medicare Reinforced Wound Closure Strips 1/4" X 4 ", Sterile, Box 1000 pouches 5 strips /pouch, Pouch , 5 strips 6 mm X100 mm Sterile EO Product Number: 40-2893: Wound Closure Strips , Sterile (1,000pouches/box) Rx; Pouch Label: Wound Closure Strips 6 mm X100 mm, 1/4" X 4 ",
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
Hazard
Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Florida and in the countries of , Netherlands, and Reditch Worcestershire England
Affected count
3286 boxes ( 6,353,000)
Manufactured in
6945 Southbelt Dr Se, N/A, Caledonia, MI, United States
Products
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,000 Pouches/box); Distributed in Europe: " Product Number: 39-0058: Medicare Reinforced Wound Closure Strips 1/4" X 4 ", Sterile, Box 1000 pouches 5 strips /pouch, Pouch , 5 strips 6 mm X100 mm Sterile EO Product Number: 40-2893: Wound Closure Strips , Sterile (1,000pouches/box) Rx; Pouch Label: Wound Closure Strips 6 mm X100 mm, 1/4" X 4 ", Rx Product Usage: intended for skin closure and closure support for sutures and staples
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1988-2013Don't want to check this manually?
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