Recall Z-3188-2011
Orthovita, Inc. · initiated March 31, 2011
Product
Orthovita(R) Cortoss(TM) Delivery Gun Product Usage: Used for the application of Cortoss(TM) Bone Augmentation Material
Codes / lots: Part Number 2110-0008: Lot numbers affected are A812057, A902032, A902063, A904005, A905009, A905039, A906004, A910016, A910021, A912029, A912039, and A1001020. No other lot numbers are affected.
Reason for recall
Recalling firm has discovered through internal testing that the Cortoss(TM) Delivery Gun may abrade its packaging material under certain transportation and handling conditions. This abrasion may cause small holes or tears in the packaging material, which may not be immediately visible to the user. Although t the Cortoss(TM) Delivery Gun is provided in double pouches and there have been no report
FDA-determined cause: Packaging
Action taken
Orthovita sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated March 31, 2011 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to Identify, quarantine and discontinue use of the affected product. The letter included an acknowledgement form to be completed and returned as per instructions.. The letter states that the recalling firm will contact customers to arrange for the return or destruction of any affected product. A pre-paid shipping label is provided for product return. The letter also states that the recalling firm will provide replacement product at no cost. For any questions regarding this notice call 484-323-8860.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-3188-2011
- Initiated
- March 31, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- September 12, 2011
- Terminated
- September 25, 2012
- Product code
- KIH – Dispenser, Cement
- Quantity
- 3174
- Distribution
- Product was distributed within the US to medical facilities in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. Government accounts include Bethesda Naval Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD; Lackland Air Force Base, 2200 Berquist Drive, Suite 1, Lackland AFB, TX; Hunter…
- Recalling firm
- Orthovita, Inc., Malvern, PA