FDA recall Z-1148-2019

Bioventus, LLC · Class II · device

Product

BIOVENTUS Bioactive Bone Graft Putty 15g Rx only/sterile. Filler device intended for use in bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Sold under the brand names of: SIGNAFUSE, OSTEOFUSE and MEDLINE UNITE.

Reason for recall

The firm became aware of the potential for the products' sterile pouch to be punctured during transit. The packaging failure may introduce a non-sterile device that may lead to patient infection.

Distribution

AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WY.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-02-13
Report date
2019-04-24
Termination date
2020-11-02
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Cordova, TN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1148-2019