Universal Power Supply Units, Part Number DP0007 and DP0800 , for use with the Integra Padgett Dermatomes - Model S, SB,

FDA device recall Z-2225-2011 · posted 2011-05-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Reason for recall

Dermatome power supply units distributed by the recalling firm may not meet the required medical device electrical safety regulations which can result in an increased potential for electric shock to the device user and/or patient.

Action taken

Integra LifeSciences Corp. initiated their recall by contacting their Sales Representatives via telephone conference calls on 3/10/2011. Separate written recall communications, in the form of an 'URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION' were provided via E-mail and FedEx to the firm's Sales Representatives on 3/11/2011; and to their hospital and distributor customers on 3/11/2011; 3/14/2011; and on 4/12/2011. The recall notification addressed to the non-Integra Sales Rep customers informs the customers of the problem with the power supply units (that they may not meet the required medical device electrical safety standards which may result in an increased potential for electrical shock). The notification goes on to ask that the customers examine their inventories and determine if they have any affected product on-hand; if so, the customers are instructed to discontinue use of the power supply unit and return the unit(s) to Integra LifeSciences Corporation immediately for reworking. The letter also provides photographs of the affected units which the customer can use to locate and verify the serial number(s) of the device (if applicable). In addition, the notification is accompanied by a 'RECALL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RETURN FORM' which the customer is asked to sign and complete in order to document receipt of the recall notification and whether or not the customer has any of the recalled power supply units available for return. The notification letter provided to the Integra Sales Representatives describes the device models affected; the reason for the recall; and asks that the Reps. examine their inventories for the presence of any of the affected power supply units. If found, the Reps are instructed not to use, or to further distribute any of the affected units in their possession, but to immediately make arrangements to return the unit(s) to Integra for rework. The notification supplied to the Sales Reps provides them with a synopsis of the firm's field action

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

GFD

Quantity affected

892 units were distributed in the U.S & 155 units were distributed in foreign countries

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including FL, CO, IL, AR, MD, IN, CA, MT, AZ, NY, LA, TX, MA, MO, CT, MI, NE, OH, NC, WV, VA, PA, NJ, TN, UT, MN, OK, WI, GA, AL, WA, KS, OR, AK, DC, SC, NE, MS, RI, NV, I

Date initiated

2011-03-11

Date posted

2011-05-20

Date terminated

2012-04-17

Location

Plainsboro, NJ