FDA recall Z-0951-2023

Depuy Ireland UC · Class II · device

Product

BIOSTOP G BIORESORBABLE CEMENT RESTRICTOR Catalog Numbers: 546308000 (Size 8); 546310000 (Size 10); 546312000 (Size 12); 546314000 (Size 14); 546316000 (Size 16); 546318000 (Size 18); 546320000 (Size 20)

Reason for recall

All lots of BIOSTOP G Bioresorbable Cement Restrictor are being removed as a precautionary measure because tested endotoxin levels were higher than recommended by the current FDA regulatory guidance. In general, endotoxins have a potential to initiate inflammatory responses, ranging from a mild fever to potentially impact or damage to vital organs.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxemburg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Uruguay.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2022-12-19
Report date
2023-01-18
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Co. Cork Munster, Ireland

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0951-2023