RecallDepth

MSI-EpiDermGlu (Iso-Butyl 2 Cyanoacrylate) tissue adhesive for soft tissue approximation; 0.22 cc plastic squeeze tubes packaged in a Tyvek/PPE pouch with paper label, 10 units per case; Manufactured by Medisav Services Inc. (MSI), 56 Elson Street, Markham, Ontario L3S 1Y7 Canada

Company
Elite Medical Group
Recall Initiated
July 3, 2003
Posted
July 15, 2003
Terminated
January 23, 2004
Recall Number
Z-1018-03
Quantity
129 cases
Firm Location
Bloomington, IL

Reason for Recall

The liquid tissue adhesive was marketed without FDA pre-market clearance.

Distribution

Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri

Lot / Code Info

Product #51002, all lots

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Recalled by letter dated 7/2/03, informing the accounts that the skin adhesive had not been approved for marketing in the United States and that they should return the product to Elite Medical.