Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4x4, model no. GEN-11420 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is indicated for partial and full thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns and skin tears. It provides a moist wound environment for healing.
- Company
- Gentell, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- February 27, 2020
- Posted
- March 5, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-1624-2020
- Quantity
- 20,025
- Firm Location
- Bristol, PA
Reason for Recall
During an FDA audit, it was discovered that the product was not properly registered with FDA.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, FL, IA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, WI and countries of Panama, South Africa, Bahrain, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Romania.
Lot / Code Info
1134117 1101918 1107518 1114918 1121118 1127718 1131018 1133218 1135118 1105919 1118819 1121419 1124919
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Action Taken
On February 27, 2020, the firm notified customers by distributing Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were informed that the products were not properly registered with the FDA, and that the firm is discontinuing the product permanently. Customers were asked to quarantine and return the product. To return product, customers are to complete the response form included with the letter and fax or email it back to the firm. A quality representative will contact customers with a return goods authorization number, provide instruction for the return of the product(s) to Gentell, and arrange for any refund that may be due. The response form should be completed and returned even if customers have no affected stock on hand. Customers with questions should contact Valerie Falkenberg, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, 800-840-9041 or vfalkenberg@gentell.com.