RecallDepth

Coloplast, Restorelle DirectFix, Posterior Polypropylene Mesh, Catalogue Number 501460, Rx Only, Manufacturer, Coloplast A/S 3050 Denmark Restorelle is a ploypropylene mesh that may be used for the repair of abdominal wall hernia, including inguinal, fermoral, and incisional, and uterovaginal proplapse and other fascial deficiencies that require support material. It may be used in open or laparoscopic abdominal procedures or for repair by the vaginal route.

Company
Coloplast Manufacturing Us, Llc
Recall Initiated
March 2, 2012
Posted
May 2, 2012
Terminated
October 11, 2012
Recall Number
Z-1481-2012
Quantity
134
Firm Location
Minneapolis, MN

Reason for Recall

Coloplast is conducting a field correction based on the conclusion that two lots of Restorelle DirectFix Posterior mesh were mislabeled. The incorrect size was printed on the patient label. Specifically the patient label depicts the size as 16x11 cm, however, the correct size is actually 14x15 cm. It is important to note that both the product and box labels were correct.

Distribution

USA ( nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MD, MS, MO, NY, PA, TN, VA,WA and WI.

Lot / Code Info

Lot numbers : 2936642, 2967400.

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Action Taken

Coloplast sent a notification letter dated March 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were informed their coloplast representative is providing replacement device (s) and new patient labels. For further questions please call 1 (800) 258-3476.

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