FDAClass IINovember 28, 2012

Styker Orthobiologics Vita Plasma Separator recall

Styker Orthobiologics Vita Plasma Separator, a component of Vitagel Surgical Hemostat. Sterile, single use device designed to prepare plasma from the…

Why was Styker Orthobiologics Vita Plasma Separator recalled?

When preparing plasma using VitaPrep, it was reported that a small amount of blood collected in the bottom of the centrifuge cup following the centrifugation step. Firm has since discovered that if blood is present in the Luer connection of the VitaPrep following the blood draw step, this blood could be displaced to the outside of the syringe when the VitaPrep cap is reattached to the syringe. T

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?

Part number 2113-0013, lot numbers T1203002, T1204005, and T1206001.

Product
Styker Orthobiologics Vita Plasma Separator, a component of Vitagel Surgical Hemostat. Sterile, single use device designed to prepare plasma from the…
Recalling firm
Stryker Orthobiologics, Inc.
Quantity
3,268
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV
Recall date
November 28, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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