FDA recall Z-1523-2018

Sofradim Production · Class II · device

Product

Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textile. Its intended use is for the repair of abdominal wall hernias or other fascial deficiencies that require the addition of a reinforcing material.

Reason for recall

There have been patient reports of abdominal hernia recurrence following hernia repair. The recalling firm has added a statement to the device's Instructions for Use to make surgeons aware of risks in using the device in Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release (TAR) procedures.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI, and to the countries of : Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, and UK.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-02-23
Report date
2018-05-02
Termination date
2020-05-12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Trevoux, N/A, France

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1523-2018