Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts. The Instrument Kit is used to insert OsteoSponge SC grafts to fill bone defects in the subchondral region of articulating joints. The Instrument Kit is used to establish and maintain a port of entry for arthroscopic instruments or for an open procedure. The kit is also used to insert the OsteoSponge¿ SC graft during surgery. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, subchondral bone repair. Affected Part numbers are 6508 and 6511.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: SERIAL NUMBERS: 004, 005, 006, 009, 010, 011, 012, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 029, 30, 033, 036, 038, 040, 045, 048, 060, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 079, 081, 082, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 088, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101, and 102.
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- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Bacterin International, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Instrument Kits for OsteoSponge SC grafts, OsteoLock Facet Stabilization Dowel, and BacFast HD Facet Dowel have incorrect sterilization parameters in the IFU and on the lid of the kits. Sterilization parameters for the Steam Gravity 121 degree C (250 F) cycle were not validated and the dry time for the Steam Pre-Vacuum 132 degree C (270 F) cycle was omitted.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Instrument Kit for use with OsteoSponge SC grafts. The Instrument Kit is used to insert OsteoSponge SC grafts to fill bone defects in the subchondral region of articulating joints. The Instrument Kit is used to establish and maintain a port of entry for arthroscopic instruments or for an open procedure. The kit is also used to insert the OsteoSponge¿ SC graft during surgery. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, subchondral bone repair. Affected Part numbers are 6508 and 6511.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
SERIAL NUMBERS: 004, 005, 006, 009, 010, 011, 012, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 029, 30, 033, 036, 038, 040, 045, 048, 060, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 079, 081, 082, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 088, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101, and 102.
Distribution:
Distributed in: US
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1396-2015
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