PROLARYN PLUS Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Plus Calcium Hydroxlyapatite (CaHA) Injectable Implant, Model No. 8044M0K5. An injectable implant used to treat vocal fold insufficiency.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Number 100076901, 100077013, 100077249, 100077250, 100078691, 100079054, 100079213, 100079597, 100079954, 100080082, 100081008, 100081401, 100081573, 100081916, 100082248, 100082468, 100082695, 100082729, 100083126, 100083785, 100083934
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Merz North America, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The expiration date encoded in the UDI barcode on the label on the product carton and the peelable patient identification label is incorrect.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

PROLARYN PLUS Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Plus Calcium Hydroxlyapatite (CaHA) Injectable Implant, Model No. 8044M0K5. An injectable implant used to treat vocal fold insufficiency.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Number 100076901, 100077013, 100077249, 100077250, 100078691, 100079054, 100079213, 100079597, 100079954, 100080082, 100081008, 100081401, 100081573, 100081916, 100082248, 100082468, 100082695, 100082729, 100083126, 100083785, 100083934

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0368-2016

Related Recalls

The Instructions for Use (IFU) updated 03/02/2020 does not match data listed in the post-approval study.

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