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PROCEED Surgical Mesh is a sterile, thin, flexible laminate mesh designed for the repair of hernias and other fascial de

FDA device recall Z-0449-06 · posted 2006-01-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc.
Reason for recall
Lots of Proceed Surgical Mesh may delaminate from the polypropylene mesh during certain hernia repairs. Exposure of the polypropylene layer to the bowel prior to reperitonealization could increase the risk of adhesions and bowel fistulization.
Action taken
The recall was initiated on 12/21/2005. The recall to the customers were initiate via letter with return receipt on 1/4/2006.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FTL
Quantity affected
18,270 devices
Distribution
There is a total of 1,070 consignees that have received recall product divided between hospitals and distributors nationwide. The product has been distributed internationally to the following countrie
Date initiated
2006-01-04
Date posted
2006-01-26
Date terminated
2006-09-28
Location
Somerville, NJ

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