FDA · Medical device recall

Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expanders Product Usage: Natrelle 133… and 1 more product

July 29, 2015 Class II

Date: July 29, 2015
Risk class: Class II (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote)
Status: Terminated
Filed by: Allergan Inc
Distribution pattern: US in the state of Canada

2 products in this recall

Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expanders Product Usage: Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expander is intended for…

Product: Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expanders Product Usage: Natrelle 133 Series Tissue Expander is intended for temporary subcutaneous implantation and require periodic, incremental inflation with sterile saline for injection until the desired amount of tissue is developed.
Reason: Allergan is recalling the NATRELLE 133 and CUI Series Tissue Expanders because the product shipped was beyond the 47 month shelf life.
Quantity: 167 units total (114 units in US)
Codes and lots: Serial No. (Lot No.) 11250691 (1030868), 11514564 (1107468), 11560447 (1120606), 14410441 (1745182), 14460177 (1752996), 14651643 (1782042), 14645258 (1781272), 14418851 (1747035), 14663483 (1784601), 14768174 (1800575), 11650852 (1146235), 11759596 (1175538), 11783801 (1181003), PX1195 (583159), VB9805 (1-116051), PG1537 (567007), PH8804 (569489), PK3108 (570078), PK3369 (570134), PK3381 (570134), PK6626 (570491), PK8403 (570651), PL0978 (570658), PL8893 (571285), PM0276 (571744), PM0279 (571744), PM1034 (571785), PM1035 (571785), PR2461 (575450), PU9968 (579552), PW3583 (581746), PY7600 (585517), QA8130 (592961), QD5894 (619680), NX6700 (559633), QE7679 (620372), 11267520 (1034755), QF7608 (620772), QF7606 (620772), QF9587 (621060), QJ6913 (622768), QP0282 (624977), NW1978 (558962), UM5622 (612529A), PK3255 (569968), PK3423 (570136), PK7369 (570539), PP0932 (574053), PR2462 (575450), QF9588 (621060), 11372224 (1076904), 11397846 (1080914), PT8307 (577871), PT8312 (577871), PU3940 (578909), PV9233 (581160), PV9228 (581160), PW8262 (582676), PW8276 (582676), PW3563 (581746), UM3161 (612983), UP7183 (614339), UP7173 (614339), QF7615 (620772), QG7571 (621426), 11237155 (1029108), NX9778 (559999), PN4372 (573203), PA0253 (561356), PW3861 (581836), PW8259 (582676), UN3074 (613518), PG1546 (567007), UW7921 (617765), 11200803 (1001347), 11201052 (1001668), 11206048 (1004514), 11206049 (1004514), 11206681 (1006447), 11250680 (1030868), 11250702 (1030871), 11514565 (1107468), 11250734 (1030876), 11263982 (1034109), 11269159 (1035181), 11269154 (1035181), 11284363 (1038784), 11307159 (1046470), 11348914 (1067365), 11346491 (1068038), 11367799 (1076435), 11406083 (1088212), 11406084 (1088212), 11406085 (1088212), 11424452 (1091673), 11637421 (1129216), 11718948 (1164435), 11729830 (1165720), 11739519 (1171269), 11759602 (1175538), 12477973 (1383846), 12477975 (1383846), 12495792 (1387445), 12567989 (1402594), 13098492 (1513910), 13098502 (1513910), 11247636 (1030431), 11254038 (1031312), 11368096 (1075819), 11458035 (1097974), 11458039 (1097974), 11458341 (1098680), 11478944 (1102774), 11347486 (1067367).
Recall started: June 18, 2015
Device type: Tissue Expander And Accessories
Root cause (FDA): Incorrect or no expiration date
What the company told customers: A recall letter will be sent on 6/18/15 to all customers who received the NATRELLE 133 and CUI series tissue expanders. The letter provides the problem identified and the action to be taken. Customers are instructed to contact GENCO Pharmaceutical Services if the recall actions on the recall letter are unclear. For product returns, customers are instructed to contact GENCO at (877) 319-8966, 7am to 5pm CST. Customers with credit/reimbursements are instructed to contact Allergan at (800) 811-4148, 7am to 5pm PST. Customers with medical inquiries are instructed to contact (800) 433-8871, option 2, 8am-5pm, PST. Customers with adverse events/product complaints are instructed to call (800) 624-4261, option 3, 8am-5pm CST.
Recall number: Z-2103-2015

Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expanders…

Product: Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expanders. Product Usage: Natrelle CUI Series Tissue Expander has been designed for temporary implantation to develop a skin flap. The device is used for reconstructive correction of a defect or to provide cover for a prosthetic implant. The CUI Tissue Expander consists of a silicone elastomer envelope and a remote injection port.
Reason: Allergan is recalling the NATRELLE 133 and CUI Series Tissue Expanders because the products shipped were beyond the shelf life.
Quantity: 23 units total (16 units in US)
Codes and lots: Serial No. (Lot No.) VE7507 (5F075-OEM), VE9273 (6H009-OEM), VF4561 (09H024-OEM), VF5340 (10A115-OEM), VE9272 (6H009-OEM), VF3627 (09E231-OEM), VE9117 (6F158-OEM), VF1201 (7K195-OEM), VF5396 (10A182-OEM), VF5341 (10A115-OEM), VF4923 (09J052-OEM), VF1420 (7L085-OEM), VF1327(7L043-OEM), VE7508 (5F075-OEM), VF1427 (7L085-OEM), VE9274 (6H009-OEM).
Recall started: June 18, 2015
Device type: Tissue Expander And Accessories
Root cause (FDA): Incorrect or no expiration date
What the company told customers: A recall letter will be sent on 6/18/15 to all customers who received the NATRELLE 133 and CUI series tissue expanders. The letter provides the problem identified and the action to be taken. Customers are instructed to contact GENCO Pharmaceutical Services if the recall actions on the recall letter are unclear. For product returns, customers are instructed to contact GENCO at (877) 319-8966, 7am to 5pm CST. Customers with credit/reimbursements are instructed to contact Allergan at (800) 811-4148, 7am to 5pm PST. Customers with medical inquiries are instructed to contact (800) 433-8871, option 2, 8am-5pm, PST. Customers with adverse events/product complaints are instructed to call (800) 624-4261, option 3, 8am-5pm CST.
Recall number: Z-2104-2015

What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained

Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement reports, recall numbers Z-2103-2015, Z-2104-2015. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.

Report a mistake on this page