Events

Recall of Device Recall Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts

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

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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
    70744
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1396-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-03-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-04-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=134592
  • 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
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Instrument kits for osteosponge sc grafts, osteolock facet stabilization dowel, and bacfast hd facet dowel have incorrect sterilization parameters in the ifu and on the lid of the kits. sterilization parameters for the steam gravity 121 degree c (250 f) cycle were not validated and the dry time for the steam pre-vacuum 132 degree c (270 f) cycle was omitted.
  • Action
    The firm, Bacterin, sent a "VOLUNTARY PRODUCT REMOVAL NOTIFICATION" letter and Steps for Voluntary Removal instructions, dated 03/03/2015, to their consignees on 3/9/2015. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Consignees were instructed to check with your Inventory and Central Supply Departments to determine if you have the Instrument Kit for use with OsteoLock Facet Stabilization Dowel and BacFast HD Dowel listed; immediately remove all affected product and segregate the product in a secure location for return to Bacterin International, Inc.; complete and return the Tracking Verification Form to Bacterin (even if they do not have affected product to return) to listed address, by email tkarlberg@bacterin.com or fax to 1-406-388-3380; indicate returned products on tracking/verification form; contact the firm via email at tkarlberg@bacterin.com or call 1-406-388-0480 ext. 131 from 8am to 5pm Mountain Time to obtain instructions for returning the Instrument Kits to Bacterin; package the returned goods and send to Bacterin International, Inc. 664 Cruiser Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714. Consignees with further questions about recall, please call Regulator Affairs Manager at 406-388-9480 ext. 128 or send email to cming@bacterin.com

Device

Device Recall Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts
  • Model / Serial
    SERIAL NUMBERS:  004, 005, 006, 009, 010, 011, 012, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 029, 30, 033, 036, 038, 040, 045, 048, 060, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 079, 081, 082, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 088, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101, and 102.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution in states of: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Virginia.
  • Product Description
    Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts. The Instrument Kit is used to insert OsteoSponge SC grafts to fill bone defects in the subchondral region of articulating joints. || The Instrument Kit is used to establish and maintain a port of entry for arthroscopic instruments or for an open procedure. The kit is also used to insert the OsteoSponge¿ SC graft during surgery. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, subchondral bone repair. || Affected Part numbers are 6508 and 6511.
  • Manufacturer
    Bacterin International, Inc.

Manufacturer

Bacterin International, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Bacterin International, Inc., 600 Cruiser Ln, Belgrade MT 59714-9719
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA