FDAClass IINovember 21, 2018

OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm recall: Impurity Out of Spec

OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10254-1620G

Why was OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm recalled?

Degradation of the PGA suture material used in the manufacture of the resorbable mesh devices was observed during an on-going product stability study. Further investigation indicated that devices over 18-months showed evidence of no longer meeting the pre-defined ball burst specification respective to the number of tissue layers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

ERT-6G08 ERT-6J03

Product
OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10254-1620G
Recalling firm
AROA Biosurgery, LTD.
Quantity
881 total
Distribution
The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, NH, and NY.
Recall date
November 21, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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