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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1353-2015

Vitagel; indicated in surgical procedures (other than in neurosurgical and ophthalmic) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.

Published April 8, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 26, 2015

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Several shipments of Vitagel product (a surgical hemostat) required to be stored at 2 -8 degrees Celsius (C) were not delivered to customers within the validated delivery time.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Telephone

Recall details

Manufacturer
Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution including NY PA WV MI IL MA TX AR KS FL WI CA MO LA VA IA OH and NC.
Lot
Product Numbers: 2113-0000, 2113-0202 , 2113-0205; Lot Numbers: A1407061, A1406053, A1410055, A1501033, A1407037, A1412010, A1412076; Expiry Dates: 02/28/2017, 08/31/2016, 03/31/2017, 10/31/2016, 10/31/2016, 01/31/2017, 09/30/2016
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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