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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.

Z-1523-2018

February 23, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Sofradim Production
Event
Event 79662
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
703
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1523-2018

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: UDI - 10884521532298 Lots SPC1091X SPJ0706X SPJ1016X SQA0990X SQI0302X SQJ0443X SQK0319X SRA2188X SRI0548X

Distribution pattern: 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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.

Field note

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