Medical Device Recall: AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures
Covidien LP · November 16, 2023
Reason for Recall
Packaging of the device may cause a low seal strength in the side seal of the foil pouch potentially resulting in a sterile/moisture barrier breach, compromising the product sterility
Product Description
AbsorbaTack Absorbable Fixation Device 30 Violet Absorbable Tacks 5 mm- -intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical hernia repair procedures Model ABSTACK30
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, FL, IL, TX.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
54 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0986-2024
Status: ongoing
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