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Device product

seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions between the abdominal wall and the underlying viscera such as omentum, small bowel, bladder, and stomach, and between the uterus and surrounding structures such as tubes and ovaries, large bowel, and bladder.

Z-1856-2012

June 13, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Genzyme Corporation
Event
Event 62127
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1285 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1856-2012

Official wording

Reason: Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect

Code information: Lot number: 11NP685 . Exp 2014- 11

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the country of S. Korea

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    packaging defect
  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect