Events

Recall of Device Recall CQUR TacShield Mesh

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Atrium Medical Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65698
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1939-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-03-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119926
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Mesh, surgical, polymeric - Product Code FTL
  • Reason
    Additional instructions for use and storage conditions as coated mesh can adhere to the inner packaging liner due to exposure to high humidity conditions.
  • Action
    Atrium Medical issued Recall Letter via UPS and e-mail on 7/19/13 to the accounts and field representatives. The notification identifies the problem, product, and risk factors. If the Product is exposed to excessive humidity for an extended period of time, then the increased humidity occurring inside the pouch can potentially cause the coating on the mesh to strongly adhere to the inner handling sleeve. A reply for is requested to be completed to acknowledge receipt to the notification. Additional language to the instructions for use (IFU) to include: Prolonged exposure to high humidity may result in increased rate of adherence of the C-QUR mesh to its handling sleeve. Store in a Controlled Room Temperature (25 C / 77 F ) or less. Brief exposure to up to 40 C (104 F ) is acceptable. Questions please contact Atrium Medical Customer Service at 1- 800- 528-7486 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT.

Device

Device Recall CQUR TacShield Mesh
  • Model / Serial
    Product lines with lot number 10405513 and higher
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia Austria Bahrain Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador France Germany Great Britain Greece Honduras Hong Kong India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    C-QUR TacShield Mesh (All sizes and shapes). || Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.
  • Manufacturer
    Atrium Medical Corporation

Manufacturer

Atrium Medical Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Atrium Medical Corporation, 5 Wentworth Dr, Hudson NH 03051-4929
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA