Events

Recall of Device Recall FloSeal Endoscopic Applicator

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

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
    49104
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2340-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-07-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2008-09-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-02-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=72773
  • 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
    Agent, absorbable hemostatic, collagen based - Product Code LMF
  • Reason
    The recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure due to potential discoloration of the floseal material noted in six (6) non-medical complaints during delivery by the endoscopic applicator.
  • Action
    An Urgent Product Recall Letter dated August 4, 2008, was issued with attached Product Recall Instructions and Customer Response forms to all consignees (addressed to ""Risk Manager" & "Surgery"). The recall letter informed the consignees of the reason for the recall and requested their customers: 1. Examine your inventory to determine the presence of product. 2. Immediately stop dispensing and distributing this product. 3. Quarantine the product affected by this recall immediately. 4. Contact any customers who may have received the recalled shipment. 5. Carry out a physical count and record the count on the Business Reply Form. 6. Complete and Fax the enclosed Business Reply Form to 888-871-7109. 7. Return all units of the recalled product and accompanying packing slip using the prepaid UPS Return shipping label to: Stericycle, Inc. 2670 Executive Dr. Suite A Indianapolis,IN 46241 The US recall notification letters were sent via commercial carrier (UPS Next Day Service & US Postal Service Next Day Air Saver). International recall notification will utilize local contacts in each region and countries. The notifications were handled by Baxter regional representative and coordinated to be initiated in the same time. If you have questions, contact Stericycle, Inc. at 1-800-668-4391.

Device

Device Recall FloSeal Endoscopic Applicator
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 1500181; Lot Numbers: 05H035, 06N005, 06N017, 07A043, 07B044, 07E025, 07F010, 07G031, 07H016, 07J029, 07K034, 07N007, 088048, 08C020, 08D017, 08D053, and 08E041
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and worldwide to Puerto Rico, Colombia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    FloSeal Endoscopic Applicator , Product Code 1500181. The product is indicated in surgical procedures (other than in neurosurgical, opthalmic, and urological) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
  • Manufacturer
    Baxter Bioscience

Manufacturer

Baxter Bioscience
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxter Bioscience, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village CA 91362-3811
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Baxter International
  • Source
    USFDA