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Event 71279

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
May 18, 2015
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Coreva Health Science LLC

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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ActCel advanced bleeding control Topical Hemostatic Dressing 2in X 2in (5cm X 5cm) 4in X 4in Sterile Contents Soluble Regenerated Cellulose For Bleeding Control For external topical and temporary use only Sterility of contents guaranteed unless individual envelope is damaged or opened. Store at room temperature (41F-104F). Do not autoclave.

Z-1697-2015
Recall number
Z-1697-2015
Initiated
May 18, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Coreva Health Science LLC
Quantity
180,900

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Coreva Health Science, LLC. is recalling ActCel Hemostatic Dressing due to customer literature and web sites promoting that it can help control bleeding from open wounds and in body cavities. ActCel is indicated as a prescription device for management of topical wounds and to temporarily control external surface bleeding.

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Reason for recall

Coreva Health Science, LLC. is recalling ActCel Hemostatic Dressing due to customer literature and web sites promoting that it can help control bleeding from open wounds and in body cavities. ActCel is indicated as a prescription device for management of topical wounds and to temporarily control external surface bleeding.

Code information

201303054, 201310418, 201406259, 201409367, 201502051, 201307297, 201310460, 201401023, 201406260, 201409368, 201303054, 201305137, 201401022, 201403096, 201404143

Distribution pattern

U.S. distribution to the following; TX, NY, FL, VA, WA, and AZ. No foreign distribution. NOTE: The distribution list the firm provided does not include all consignees that purchased the product; rather target the consignees (distributors) who were observed to be using an unapproved marketing use.