Recall Z-1856-2012— Genzyme Corporation

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Genzyme Corporation, initiated 2012-06-13, terminated 2013-07-24. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions between the abdominal wall and the underlying viscera such as omentum, small bowel, bladder, and stomach, and between the uterus and surrounding structures such as tubes and ovaries, large bowel, and bladder.. Reason: Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect.

Recalling firm
Genzyme Corporation
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-06-13
Terminated
2013-07-24
Firm location
Framingham, MA, United States

Product description

seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions between the abdominal wall and the underlying viscera such as omentum, small bowel, bladder, and stomach, and between the uterus and surrounding structures such as tubes and ovaries, large bowel, and bladder.

Reason for recall

Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect

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