Recall Z-1988-2013— Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Aspen Surgical Products, Inc., initiated 2013-07-18, terminated 2014-04-17. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K874813. Product: Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,000 Pouches/box); Distributed in Europe: " Product Number: 39-0058: Medicare Reinforced Wound Closure Strips 1/4" X 4 ", Sterile, Box 1000 pouches 5 strips /pouch, Pouch , 5 strips 6 mm X100 mm Sterile EO Product Number: 40-2893: Wound Closure Strips , Sterile (1,000pouches/box) Rx; Pouch Label: Wound Closure Strips 6 mm X100 mm, 1/4" X 4 ", Rx Product Usage: intended for skin closure and closure support for sutures and staples. Reason: Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013..
- Recalling firm
- Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-07-18
- Terminated
- 2014-04-17
- Firm location
- Caledonia, MI, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,000 Pouches/box); Distributed in Europe: " Product Number: 39-0058: Medicare Reinforced Wound Closure Strips 1/4" X 4 ", Sterile, Box 1000 pouches 5 strips /pouch, Pouch , 5 strips 6 mm X100 mm Sterile EO Product Number: 40-2893: Wound Closure Strips , Sterile (1,000pouches/box) Rx; Pouch Label: Wound Closure Strips 6 mm X100 mm, 1/4" X 4 ", Rx Product Usage: intended for skin closure and closure support for sutures and staples
Reason for recall
Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013.
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