Events

Recall of Device Recall Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50 cm

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

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
    79662
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1523-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-02-23
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=162927
  • 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
    There have been patient reports of abdominal hernia recurrence following hernia repair. the recalling firm has added a statement to the device's instructions for use to make surgeons aware of risks in using the device in transversus abdominis muscle release (tar) procedures.
  • Action
    All consignees were notified via Federal Express or certified mail on February 23, 2018. Customers were advised of the added warning on the product labeling. Customers were requested to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Urgent Field Corrective Action Notice. Customers with questions were directed to contact their Medtronic Representative, or Customer Service at 800-962-9888, option 2.

Device

Device Recall Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50 cm
  • Model / Serial
    UDI - 10884521532298  Lots SPC1091X SPJ0706X SPJ1016X SQA0990X SQI0302X SQJ0443X SQK0319X SRA2188X SRI0548X
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI, and to the countries of : Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.
  • Product Description
    Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M || The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textile. Its intended use is for the repair of abdominal wall hernias or other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing material.
  • Manufacturer
    Sofradim Production

Manufacturer

Sofradim Production
  • Manufacturer Address
    Sofradim Production, 116 avenue de Formans, Trevoux France
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA